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How to get fromNapier to Whakatāneby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Napier to Whakatāne by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus
    6h 34m

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Te Pukebus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    2. Take the bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    8h 31m
    $29–91

  3. Drive 279.3 km

    1. Drive from Napier to Whakatānecar car 279.3 km
    4h 9m
    $81–117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Rotoruabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    7h 44m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 314.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Whakatāne, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Napier to Whakatane via Taupo and Rotorua in around 6h 34m.

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