What is the cheapest way to get from Taupō to Paihia?

The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Paihia is to bus which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taupō to Paihia?

The fastest way to get from Taupō to Paihia is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Taupō and Paihia?

No, there is no direct bus from Taupō to Paihia. However, there are services departing from Taupo and arriving at Paihia via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Taupō to Paihia?

The distance between Taupō and Paihia is 463 km. The road distance is 496 km.

How do I travel from Taupō to Paihia without a car?

The best way to get from Taupō to Paihia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Taupō to Paihia?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Taupō to Paihia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taupō to Paihia bus from?

Taupō to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Taupo station.

Bus or fly from Taupō to Paihia?

The best way to get from Taupō to Paihia is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Taupō to Paihia bus arrive?

Taupō to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Taupō to Paihia?

Yes, the driving distance between Taupō to Paihia is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Taupō to Paihia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Taupō to Paihia?

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Where can I stay near Paihia?

There are 364+ hotels available in Paihia.

Taupō to Paihia - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 6 ways to get from Taupō to Paihia by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Taupo to Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane TUO - KKE
3h 50m
$200–657
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
9h 15m
$32–129
Drive 496 km
1. Drive from Taupō to Paihiacar 496 km
5h 44m
$144–208
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour
17h 10m
$303–419
Bus to Rotorua, fly to Kerikeri Airport
1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane ROT - KKE
5h 19m
Fly Taupo to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane TUO - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus
6h 40m

Taupō to Paihia by bus

21Weekly Buses

9h 15mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.7 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Paihia, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Taupo (TUO) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taupo to Paihia via Auckland - Central in around 9h 15m.

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