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How to get fromTaumarunui to Gisborneby towncar, bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Taumarunui to Gisborne by towncar, bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodgebus bus
    9h 8m
    $376–435

  2. Drive 434.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Gisbornecar car 434.4 km
    5h 25m
    $127–184

  3. Towncar, towncar to Taupo, fly

    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taupo Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane TUO - GIS
    6h 28m
    $336–804

  4. Train to Auckland, fly

    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane AKL - GIS
    6h 49m
    $180–541

  5. Bus, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane NPL - GIS
    7h 51m

  6. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane WLG - GIS
    9h 7m
    $246–658

Taupo (TUO) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 474 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taumarunui to Gisborne. However, you can take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to Rotorua, walk to Rotorua, then take the bus to Sycamore Lodge. Alternatively, you can drive from Taumarunui to Gisborne in around 5h 25m.

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