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

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Whanganui is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Whanganui is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $330 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Tauranga and Whanganui?

No, there is no direct bus from Tauranga to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Tauranga to Whanganui?

The distance between Tauranga and Whanganui is 459 km. The road distance is 367.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tauranga to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Tauranga to Whanganui, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tauranga to Whanganui bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Tauranga to Whanganui?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Whanganui is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $600 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Tauranga to Whanganui bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tauranga to Whanganui?

Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Whanganui is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Tauranga to Whanganui.

Where can I stay near Whanganui?

There are 74+ hotels available in Whanganui.

Tauranga to Whanganui - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Tauranga to Whanganui by bus, car, plane, towncar, or train

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1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 25m
$50–118
Drive 367.6 km
1. Drive from Tauranga to Whanganuicar 367.6 km
4h 12m
$108–156
Bus to Auckland, fly to Wanganui Airport
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
5h 48m
$193–367
Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus
2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
4. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
8h 31m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus
2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain
3. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
9h 2m
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
3. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
9h 6m
Fly Tauranga Airport to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
6h 42m
$107–562
Fly Tauranga Airport to Wanganui Airport
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane TRG - WAG
2h 44m
$330–560

Tauranga to Whanganui by bus

5Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Tauranga to Whanganui / Wanganui via Hamilton - Central in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand and Air Chathams fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) twice daily.

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