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How to get fromAuckland City to Matamataby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Matamata by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train train S-C
    2. Take the bus from Papakura to Matamatabus bus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
    4h 25m
    $18–63

  2. Train, bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauritrain train Te_Huia
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to 45 Broadway, Matamatabus bus 22
    6h 11m
    $45–65

  3. Drive  159.6 km

    1. Drive from Auckland City to Matamatacar car 159.6 km
    1h 52m
    $49–71

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Maungawhau Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi taxi
    3h 20m
    $240–642

Auckland City to Matamata by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland City to Matamata. However, you can take the train to Papakura Train Station 1, walk to Papakura, then take the bus to Matamata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maungawhau Train Station 1 to 45 Broadway, Matamata via Puhinui Station, Hamilton Rotokauri, The Base, and Transport Centre in around 6h 11m.

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