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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Taupo

    best
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane AKL - TUO
    2h 45m
    $59–392

  2. Bus

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

  3. Drive 266.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Kinlochcar car 266.4 km
    2h 58m
    $78–113

  4. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    5h 25m

Auckland to Lake Taupō by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Lake 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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