What is the cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between New Plymouth and Taupō?

No, there is no direct bus from New Plymouth to Taupō. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at Taupo via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from New Plymouth to Taupō?

The distance between New Plymouth and Taupō is 188 km. The road distance is 276.9 km.

How do I travel from New Plymouth to Taupō without a car?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Taupō?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from New Plymouth to Taupō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Plymouth to Taupō bus from?

New Plymouth to Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.

Bus or fly from New Plymouth to Taupō?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the New Plymouth to Taupō bus arrive?

New Plymouth to Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from New Plymouth to Taupō?

Yes, the driving distance between New Plymouth to Taupō is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from New Plymouth to Taupō.

Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 642+ hotels available in Taupō.

New Plymouth to Taupō - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Plymouth to Taupō by plane, bus, car, train, or towncar

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Fly
best
1. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Taupo (TUO)plane NPL - TUO
3h 17m
$174–619
Drive 276.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from New Plymouth to Taupōcar 276.9 km
3h 22m
$80–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 14m
Bus, train, towncar via Taumarunui
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus
2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Stationtrain
3. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Taupōtowncar
7h 59m
$301–344
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus
2. Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunuibus 25
3. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Taupōtowncar
8h 4m
$271–308
Bus, train, towncar
1. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Otorohangabus
2. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain
3. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar
8h 21m
$267–319

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Taupo (TUO) flights

20Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.8 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between New Plymouth, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Taupo (TUO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Taupo via Hamilton - Central in around 7h 14m.

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