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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Taupō by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Taupo

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane SYD - TUO
    8h 23m
    $253–928

  2. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane SYD - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    8h 57m
    $243–943

  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 Airport to Taupobus bus
    10h 23m

  4. 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 19m

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,307.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO) 5 times a day.

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