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How to get fromTauranga to Taumarunuiby bus, train, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Taumarunui by bus, train, towncar, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 2m
    $97–113

  2. Drive  220.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Taumarunuicar car 220.4 km
    2h 35m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    5h 54m

  4. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    5h 19m

Tauranga to Taumarunui by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Tauranga to Taumarunui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Taumarunui. However, you can take the bus to Hamilton - Central, walk to Hamilton, then take the train to Taumarunui Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Taumarunui via Turangi and Tūrangi in around 5h 54m.

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