What is the cheapest way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō is to bus which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

The fastest way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Paihia and Lake Taupō?

No, there is no direct bus from Paihia to Lake Taupō. However, there are services departing from Paihia and arriving at Taupo via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

The distance between Paihia and Lake Taupō is 455 km. The road distance is 491.5 km.

How do I travel from Paihia to Lake Taupō without a car?

The best way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paihia to Lake Taupō bus from?

Paihia to Lake Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Paihia station.

Bus or fly from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

The best way to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Paihia to Lake Taupō bus arrive?

Paihia to Lake Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

Yes, the driving distance between Paihia to Lake Taupō is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Paihia to Lake Taupō.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paihia to Lake Taupō?

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Where can I stay near Lake Taupō?

There are 641+ hotels available in Lake Taupō.

Paihia to Lake Taupō - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 5 ways to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Taupo (TUO)plane KKE - TUO
3h 55m
$163–604
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taupobus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
9h 59m
$33–129
Drive 491.5 km
1. Drive from Paihia to Kinlochcar 491.5 km
5h 43m
$142–205
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taupobus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
17h 49m
$183–279
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Taupo (TUO)plane WRE - TUO
6h 13m

Paihia to Lake Taupō by bus

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Paihia to Lake Taupō.

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Distance: 454.8 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Taupo (TUO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paihia to Taupo via Auckland - Central in around 9h 59m.

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