Rome2Rio

How to get fromPaihia to Taupōby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Taupō

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Paihia to Taupō by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Kerikeri Airport to Taupo

    best
    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane KKE - TUO
    4h 6m
    $203–654

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    9h 59m
    $33–129

  3. Drive 496.9 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Taupōcar car 496.9 km
    5h 44m
    $144–208

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    17h 49m
    $183–279

  5. Fly Kerikeri Airport to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane KKE - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    6h 40m

  6. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Taupo

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane WRE - TUO
    6h 24m

Paihia to Taupō by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paihia to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 462.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Paihia, New Zealand and 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.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, Need to know: Eurostar, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers