There are 4 ways to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
5h 3m$105–126Drive 240.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Pukekohe to Taumarunuicar 240.5 km
2h 51m$74–107Bus
- Take the bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 58mFly, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane AKL - TUO
- Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
5h 28m$305–693
Pukekohe to Taumarunui by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pukekohe to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe and arriving at Taumarunui via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pukekohe station to Taumarunui station. However, there are services departing from Pukekohe Train Station 3 and arriving at Taumarunui Station via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Pukekohe and Taumarunui is 267 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, depart from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe station.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–120 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Taumarunui via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 5h 58m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Taupo Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
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Booking & Getting There
Pukekohe to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pukekohe to Taumarunui is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Pukekohe to Taumarunui.
There are 25+ hotels available in Taumarunui.