There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Tauranga by plane, bus, or car
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Auckland to Tauranga by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Tauranga is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Tauranga is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $45 - $370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Tauranga. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Auckland and Tauranga is 157 km. The road distance is 200.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $19 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Auckland to Tauranga, including transfers.
Auckland to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tauranga is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $45 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.
Auckland to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Tauranga is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Auckland to Tauranga.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
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