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How to get fromLake Taupō to Wellingtonby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Taupō to Wellington by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h
    $16–70

  2. Drive 392.9 km

    1. Drive from Kinloch to Wellingtoncar car 392.9 km
    4h 46m
    $113–164

  3. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ROT - WLG
    4h 6m

  4. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPE - WLG
    4h 21m

Lake Taupō to Wellington by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Lake Taupō, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Taupo to Wellington - Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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