There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Katikatibus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
3h 28m$69–102Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1train Huia
- Drive from Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1 to Tauranga Harbour (Water)car
4h 41m$50–117Drive 178.6 km
- Drive from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water)car 178.6 km
2h 19m$52–76Train, fly
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
3h 8m$164–512
Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water). However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Katikati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Auckland and Tauranga Harbour (Water) is 210 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water), including transfers.
Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Katikati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Auckland to Tauranga Harbour (Water).
There are 608+ hotels available in Tauranga Harbour (Water).
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tauranga Harbour (Water), New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Katikati twice daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Frankton Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Katikati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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