What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Waikato?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Waikato is to train and fly and bus which costs $230 - $850 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Waikato?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Waikato is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 42m and costs $410 - $1,200.

How far is it from Brisbane to Waikato?

The distance between Brisbane and Waikato is 2496 km.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Waikato?

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Brisbane to Waikato, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Waikato?

Waikato is 2h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 7:29 AM in Brisbane and 9:29 AM in Waikato.

Where can I stay near Waikato?

There are 453+ hotels available in Waikato.

Brisbane to Waikato - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Waikato by plane, taxi, bus, or train

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Fly Brisbane Airport to Taupo
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO)plane BNE - TUO
8h 41m
$274–1,032
Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Auckland (AKL)plane MCY - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
10h 25m
$233–813
Fly Brisbane Airport to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane BNE - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Matamatataxi
7h 42m
$414–1,202
Fly Brisbane Airport to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane BNE - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
7h 47m
$334–692
Fly Brisbane Airport to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane BNE - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus
10h
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Auckland, bus
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Auckland (AKL)plane OOL - AKL
3. Take the bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntlybus
9h 19m
$292–1,312
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane OOL - HLZ
8h 28m
$328–1,510

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO) flights

49Weekly Planes

8h 56mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,495.9 km
Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Waikato, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO) every 4 hours.

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