What is the cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Wellington is to bus which costs $19 - $80 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tauranga to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $80 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Tauranga and Wellington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tauranga and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Tauranga to Wellington?

The distance between Tauranga and Wellington is 431 km. The road distance is 512.1 km.

How do I travel from Tauranga to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $19 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Tauranga to Wellington?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Tauranga to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tauranga to Wellington bus from?

Tauranga to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.

Bus or fly from Tauranga to Wellington?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Wellington is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $80 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $80 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Tauranga to Wellington bus arrive?

Tauranga to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Can I drive from Tauranga to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Wellington is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Tauranga to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 485+ hotels available in Wellington.

Tauranga to Wellington - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tauranga to Wellington by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Tauranga Airport
best
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
1h 52m
$84–496
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Wellington - Centralbus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
10h 45m
$19–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
2. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 7m
$242–293
Drive 512.1 km
1. Drive from Tauranga to Wellingtoncar 512.1 km
6h 5m
$151–217
Bus to Rotorua, fly
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
4h 6m

Tauranga to Wellington by bus

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.4 km
Duration: 1h 52m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Wellington - Central once daily. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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