What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

The fastest way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Karapiro and Auckland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Karapiro to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Hobbiton Movie Set and arriving at Auckland - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Karapiro and Auckland?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Karapiro to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Frankton and arriving at Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

The distance between Lake Karapiro and Auckland is 187 km. The road distance is 155.1 km.

How do I travel from Lake Karapiro to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland without a car is to bus via Hobbiton Movie Set which takes 2h 47m and costs $170 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Karapiro to Auckland bus from?

Lake Karapiro to Auckland bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Hobbiton Movie Set station.

Where do I catch the Lake Karapiro to Auckland train from?

Lake Karapiro to Auckland train services, operated by Busit, depart from Hamilton Frankton station.

Train or bus from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

The best way to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland is to bus via Hobbiton Movie Set which takes 2h 47m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Lake Karapiro to Auckland bus arrive?

Lake Karapiro to Auckland bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Lake Karapiro to Auckland train arrive?

Lake Karapiro to Auckland train services, operated by Busit, arrive at Strand station.

Can I drive from Lake Karapiro to Auckland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Karapiro to Auckland is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Lake Karapiro to Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2286+ hotels available in Auckland.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Karapiro to Auckland by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus via Hobbiton Movie Set
best
1. Take the bus from Hobbiton Movie Set to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
2h 47m
$179–239
Drive 155.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Karapiro to Aucklandcar 155.1 km
1h 42m
$48–68
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Frankton to Strandtrain Te_Huia
2h 58m
$225–313
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Lake Karapiro to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
3h 13m
$499–998
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
2h 56m
$81–137

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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Distance: 187 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Lake Karapiro, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Hobbiton Movie Set to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Busit operates a train from Hamilton Frankton to Strand twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.

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