There are 3 ways to get from Kaiaua to Matamata by taxi, bus, 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.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kaiaua to Papakurataxi
- Take the bus from Papakura to Matamatabus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
3h 23m$316–414Drive 99.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kaiaua to Matamatacar 99.8 km
1h 9m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Waitakaruru to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Matamatabus Hamilton - Central - Tauranga
4h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaiaua to Matamata is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kaiaua to Matamata is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaiaua to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Waitakaruru and arriving at Matamata via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Kaiaua and Matamata is 213 km. The road distance is 99.8 km.
The best way to get from Kaiaua to Matamata without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 3h 23m and costs $310 - $420.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kaiaua to Matamata, including transfers.
Kaiaua to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitakaruru station.
Kaiaua to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaiaua to Matamata is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Kaiaua to Matamata.
There are 80+ hotels available in Matamata.
What companies run services between Kaiaua, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Kaiaua to Matamata via Waitakaruru and Tauranga in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Papakura to Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitakaruru to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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