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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Paihia to Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Paihia and Taupō?

No, there is no direct bus from Paihia to 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 Taupō?

The distance between Paihia and Taupō is 463 km. The road distance is 497 km.

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

The best way to get from Paihia to 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 Taupō?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Paihia to Taupō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paihia to Taupō bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Paihia to Taupō?

The best way to get from Paihia to Taupō is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Paihia to Taupō bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paihia to Taupō?

Yes, the driving distance between Paihia to Taupō is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Paihia to Taupō.

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

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Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 662+ hotels available in Taupō.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Paihia to 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 6m
$221–763
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 497 km
1. Drive from Paihia to Taupōcar 497 km
5h 44m
$166–240
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
$183–375
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 25m

Paihia to Taupō by bus

21Weekly Buses

9h 59mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.9 km
Duration: 3h 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.

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