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How to get fromTe Kaha to Taupōby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Te Kaha to Taupō by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Te Kaha to Opotikitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Opotiki to Rotoruabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    5h 37m

  2. Drive  255.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Kaha to Taupōcar car 255.5 km
    3h 56m
    $85–122

  3. Taxi, bus via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the taxi from Te Kaha to Opotikitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Opotiki to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    6h 12m

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Map of how to get from Te Kaha to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Te Kaha, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Te Kaha to Taupō. However, you can take the taxi to Opotiki, take the bus to Rotorua, then take the bus to Taupo. Alternatively, you can drive from Te Kaha to Taupō in around 3h 56m.

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