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How to get fromAuckland CBD to Taupōby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Taupō by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    4h 49m
    $14–70

  2. Drive  272 km

    1. Drive from Auckland CBD to Taupōcar car 272 km
    3h
    $83–120

  3. Train, fly to Taupo

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane AKL - TUO
    2h 58m
    $104–492

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    4h 22m
    $104–487

Auckland CBD to Taupō by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Taupo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–70 and the journey takes 4h 49m.

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