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How to get fromLower Hutt to Taupōby bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Taupō by bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    7h 35m
    $28–99

  2. Train, towncar

    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    8h 47m
    $316–348

  3. Drive  362.8 km

    1. Drive from Lower Hutt to Taupōcar car 362.8 km
    4h 26m
    $111–160

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    5h 15m
    $131–579

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus bus
    6h 49m

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    6h 28m

  7. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WLG - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    7h 19m

Lower Hutt to Taupō by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–70 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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