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

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There are 4 ways to get from Paihia to Whakatāne by plane, car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane KKE - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakatānecar car
    3h 48m
    $181–629

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whakatanebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    12h 9m
    $33–139

  3. Drive 511.8 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Whakatānecar car 511.8 km
    6h 16m
    $148–213

  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 Whakatanebus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    19h 59m
    $183–289

Paihia to Whakatāne by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Paihia to Whakatane via Auckland - Central in around 12h 9m.

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