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How to get fromTaupō to Waikanaeby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Taupō to Waikanae by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    5h 6m
    $14–65

  2. Drive  313.4 km

    1. Drive from Taupō to Waikanaecar car 313.4 km
    3h 51m
    $105–151

  3. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Taupō to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TRG - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 8m
    $155–702

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ROT - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 33m

  5. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Napier Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPE - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 48m

Taupō to Waikanae by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Taupo to Waikanae 3 times a day. Tickets cost $14–65 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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