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How to get fromTaupō to Russellby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Taupō to Russell by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Taupo, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane TUO - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    5h 30m
    $127–698

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    10h 25m

  3. Drive 511.2 km

    1. Drive from Taupō to Russellcar car 511.2 km
    6h 22m
    $148–213

  4. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    18h 25m

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane ROT - KKE
    3. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    5h 48m

Taupo (TUO) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Russell. However, you can take the taxi to Taupo-Airport-TUO airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taupo to Russell via Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 10h 25m.

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