There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Tapu by train, car, or bus
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
- Drive from Papakura to Tapucar
2h 53m$84–109Drive 120.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Tapucar 120.4 km
1h 34m$36–51Bus
- Take the bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Marshall St, Paeroabus 22
- Take the bus from Paeroa to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
3hBus via Transport Centre
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus 22
- Take the bus from Paeroa to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
3h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Tapu is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Tapu is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Tapu. However, there are services departing from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato and arriving at Thames via Paeroa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Hamilton and Tapu is 208 km. The road distance is 120.4 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Tapu without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Hamilton to Tapu, including transfers.
Hamilton to Tapu bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato station.
Hamilton to Tapu bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Marshall St, Paeroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Tapu is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Hamilton to Tapu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Tapu.
What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Tapu, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Tapu via Paeroa and Thames in around 3h.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Opp Gate 2, University of Waikato to Marshall St, Paeroa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Paeroa to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Paeroa to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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