There are 5 ways to get from Piha to Hamilton by shuttle, bus, train, or car
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Piha to Auckland
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 39m$42–55Train
- Take the train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train E-W
- Take the train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Franktontrain Te_Huia
4h 49m$154–196Drive 152.4 km
- Drive from Piha to Hamiltoncar 152.4 km
1h 58m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
3h 44m$148–185Train, bus
- Take the train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1train E-W
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 17m$154–189
Piha to Hamilton by shuttle and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Piha to Hamilton is to shuttle and bus which costs $40 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Piha to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Piha to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Stop A Lincoln Bus Interchange and arriving at Hamilton - Central via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Piha station to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Swanson Train Station 1 and arriving at Hamilton Frankton via Puhinui Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Piha and Hamilton is 164 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Piha to Hamilton without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Piha to Hamilton, including transfers.
Piha to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Piha to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Swanson Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Piha to Hamilton is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Piha, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Piha to Hamilton Frankton via Swanson Train Station 1 and Puhinui Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Swanson Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Frankton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- +64 210 873 8350
- [email protected]
- Website
- trippy.co.nz
Shuttle from Piha to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20
- Schedules at
- trippy.rezdy.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Manukau City to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- InterCity Link
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Booking & Getting There
Piha to Hamilton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Piha to Hamilton train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Puhinui Train Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Piha to Hamilton is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Piha to Hamilton.
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