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How to get fromTaupō to Te Kahaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Taupō to Te Kaha by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus bus
    3. Drive from Whakatane to Te Kahacar car
    5h 2m

  2. Drive 255 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Te Kahacar car 255 km
    3h 56m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, drive via Kutarere

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Kutarerebus bus
    3. Drive from Kutarere to Te Kahacar car
    5h 10m

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Te Pukebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon Street - Fronting No. 32bus bus 143
    3. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Moody Place - Fronting No. 7bus bus 147
    4. Take the taxi from Moody Place - Fronting No. 7 to Te Kahataxi taxi
    7h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taupō to Te Kaha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Te Kaha, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Te Kaha. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Whakatane, then drive to Te Kaha. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Te Kaha in around 3h 56m.

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