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How to get fromSydney to Taupōby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Taupō by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Taupo

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    7h 28m
    $246–930

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    9h 7m
    $251–945

  3. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    10h 46m

  4. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupobus bus
    8h 56m

  5. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Taupobus bus
    11h 24m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,307.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Taupō, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO) 3 times a day.

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