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How to get fromTaupō to Te Puiaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Te Puia by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Te Karakabus bus
    3. Drive from Te Karaka to Te Puiacar car
    8h 2m

  2. Drive  427 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Te Puiacar car 427 km
    5h 18m
    $130–188

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane AKL - GIS
    3. Drive from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Te Puiacar car
    7h 51m

Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Taupō to Te Puia.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 457.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Te Puia. However, you can take the bus to Rotorua, take the bus to Te Karaka, then drive to Te Puia. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Te Puia in around 5h 18m.

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