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How to get fromTaumarunui to Taurangaby train, bus, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Taumarunui to Tauranga by train, bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Hamiltontrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    5h 7m
    $88–116

  2. Drive 220.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Taurangacar car 220.4 km
    2h 36m
    $65–94

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Turangi to Taurangabus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    6h 20m

  4. Towncar, bus via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    5h 45m

Taumarunui to Tauranga by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Taumarunui to Tauranga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Taumarunui to Tauranga. However, you can take the train to Hamilton, walk to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Tauranga. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Taumarunui to Tauranga via Tūrangi and Turangi in around 6h 20m.

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