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How to get fromTaupō to Wellingtonby bus, towncar, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Taupō to Wellington by bus, towncar, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h
    $16–70

  2. Towncar, train

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to National Parktowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 52m
    $310–340

  3. Drive  371.3 km

    1. Drive from Taupō to Wellingtoncar car 371.3 km
    4h 27m
    $114–165

  4. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Taupō to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TRG - WLG
    3h 43m
    $133–677

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ROT - WLG
    4h 7m

  6. Bus to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, fly

    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
    4h 22m

Taupō to Wellington by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

InterCity operates a bus from Taupo to Wellington - Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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