There are 2 ways to get from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau. However, there are services departing from Taupo and arriving at Waipukurau via Hastings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Lake Taupō and Waipukurau is 210 km. The road distance is 226 km.
The best way to get from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau, including transfers.
Lake Taupō to Waipukurau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Taupo station.
Lake Taupō to Waipukurau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hastings station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Taupō to Waipukurau is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Lake Taupō to Waipukurau.
There are 13+ hotels available in Waipukurau.
What companies run services between Lake Taupō, New Zealand and Waipukurau, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Taupo to Waipukurau via Hastings in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taupo to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hastings to Waipukurau
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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