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How to get fromPlimmerton to Taupōby bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plimmerton to Taupō by bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h 45m
    $24–77

  2. Train, towncar

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    8h 2m
    $297–330

  3. Drive  345.1 km

    1. Drive from Plimmerton to Taupōcar car 345.1 km
    4h 14m
    $106–153

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    5h 24m
    $132–576

  5. Train, towncar via Taumarunui

    1. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Taupōtowncar towncar
    9h 10m
    $362–395

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    6h 37m

  7. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WLG - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    7h 28m

Plimmerton to Taupō by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Plimmerton, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Waikanae to Taupo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–65 and the journey takes 5h 14m.

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