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How to get fromKaikōura to Taurangaby bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kaikōura to Tauranga by bus, plane, car ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    6h 44m

  2. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane BHE - TRG
    7h 24m
    $219–1,219

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus bus
    18h 31m

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus
    19h 40m
    $496–943

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Taurangacar car
    11h 32m
    $314–414

  6. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    8h 59m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kaikōura to Tauranga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 911.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Tauranga. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, then fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaikoura to Tauranga via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 18h 31m.

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