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

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There are 3 ways to get from Taumarunui to Napier by towncar, bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus
    5h 39m

  2. Drive  248.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Napiercar car 248.1 km
    3h 20m
    $75–109

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane AKL - NPE
    6h 50m
    $168–580

Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Taumarunui to Napier. However, you can take the towncar to Tūrangi, walk to Turangi, take the bus to Taupo, then take the bus to Napier. Alternatively, you can drive from Taumarunui to Napier in around 3h 20m.

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