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How to get fromPapakura to Te Kūitiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Papakura to Te Kūiti by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 30m
    $75–88

  2. Drive  165.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Papakura to Te Kūiticar car 165.7 km
    2h
    $51–73

  3. Bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Papakura to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to 160 Rora St, Te Kūitibus bus 26
    3h 55m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Te Kuitibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 4m

Papakura to Te Kūiti by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Te Kūiti, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papakura to 160 Rora St, Te Kūiti via Transport Centre in around 3h 55m.

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