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How to get fromAuckland to Waiotapuby bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Waiotapu by bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    5h 33m
    $15–70

  2. Drive 255.1 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waiotapucar car 255.1 km
    2h 53m
    $75–109

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waiotapucar car
    3h 45m
    $82–417

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Rotoruashuttle bus Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour including Wai-O-Tapu / ...
    10h 36m
    $150–430

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train train Huia
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
    6h 47m
    $47–93

  6. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    4h 39m
    $54–372

  7. Fly to Whakatane, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane plane AKL - WHK
    2. Drive from Whakatane (WHK) to Waiotapucar car
    4h 28m
    $206–292

Auckland to Waiotapu by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waiotapu, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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