Trip information

Departure: Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Arrival: Waitati, Otago
Fastest route: 6h 36min
Distance: 221km
Cheapest route: $68
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Bus companies: GreatSights,

Cheap bus schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7:26pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

6h 36min

+ 1 layover

$68

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

2:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 0min

$27

0h 35min layover

3:25pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

7:26pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

4h 1min

$41

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

7:26pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

6h 36min

++ 2 layovers

$82

12:50pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

2:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 0min

$27

0h 35min layover

3:25pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

4:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$23

0h 30min layover

5:00pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

7:26pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

2h 26min

$32

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

10:40pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

6h 55min

+ 1 layover

$103

Multiple companies

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6:09pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 24min

GreatSights

$61

0h 41min layover

6:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

10:40pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

3h 50min

$42

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

10:40pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

6h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$120

Multiple companies

3:45pm

Lake Tekapo, Canterbury

Tekapo Bus Stop

6:09pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

2h 24min

GreatSights

$61

0h 41min layover

6:50pm

Ashburton, Canterbury

Ashburton

7:55pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

1h 5min

$25

0h 35min layover

8:30pm

Timaru, Canterbury

Timaru Travel Centre Railway Station

10:40pm

Waitati, Otago

Waitati

2h 10min

$34

Overview

Travelling from Lake Tekapo to Waitati by bus

First departure
12:50pm
Avg price
$93.25
Carriers
2
Last arrival
10:40pm

Bus information Lake Tekapo - Waitati

The Lake Tekapo - Waitati route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 6h 36min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $68 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Lake Tekapo and Waitati is around 221 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: GreatSights, .
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Lake Tekapo to Waitati by bus?

Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 6h 36min to cover 221 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $68 and leaves Tekapo Bus Stop. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Waitati.

  • Avg duration 6h 45min
  • Cheapest price $68

What time does the last bus leave?

Last bus leaves at 3:45pm from Tekapo Bus Stop and arrives at 10:40pm at Waitati. It will take 6h 55min, its price is $120 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Lake Tekapo and Waitati?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 6h 36min.

  • Last bus 3:45pm
  • Transfers 1

What are the bus stations in Lake Tekapo?

  • Tekapo Bus Stop
    17 Tekapo Twizel Rd (Carpark beside the Lake Tekapo Tavern, SH 8)
    7999 Tekapo

What are the bus stations in Waitati?

  • Waitati
    1545 Grant St
    9085 Waitati
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