There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
3h 48mDrive 102.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thamescar 102.7 km
1h 15m$32–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton (HLZ) to Thames102.7 km
1h 15mBus via Kihikihi
- Take the bus from Kihikihi to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
6h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Thames via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Thames is 213 km. The road distance is 102.7 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames, including transfers.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames.
There are 53+ hotels available in Thames.
What companies run services between Hamilton Airport (HLZ), New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Thames via Hamilton - Central and Manukau City in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kihikihi to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamilton (HLZ) to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Thames. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




