There are 3 ways to get from Tairua to Matamata by shuttle, bus, or car
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Shuttle, bus
best- Take a shuttle bus from Tairua to Thames
- Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus
- Take the bus from Tauranga to Matamatabus
5h 38mDrive 122.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tairua to Matamatacar 122.5 km
1h 27m$38–55Shuttle, bus via Manukau City
- Take a shuttle bus from Tairua to Manukau
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Matamatabus Auckland - Central - Rotorua
6h 3m$97–224
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tairua to Matamata is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Tairua to Matamata is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Tairua and Matamata is 217 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Tairua to Matamata without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Tairua to Matamata, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tairua to Matamata is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Tairua to Matamata.
There are 80+ hotels available in Matamata.
What companies run services between Tairua, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Tairua to Matamata. However, you can take the shuttle to Thames, walk to Thames, take the bus to Tauranga, then take the bus to Matamata. Alternatively, you can drive from Tairua to Matamata in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +64 7 866 0336
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-kiwi.co.nz
Shuttle from Tairua to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- go-kiwi.co.nz
Shuttle from Tairua to Manukau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Schedules at
- go-kiwi.co.nz
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