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How to get fromTe Kūiti to Taihapeby train, taxi, bus, towncar, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Te Kūiti to Taihape by train, taxi, bus, towncar, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Ohakunetrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Taihapetaxi taxi
    4h 50m
    $326–400

  2. Drive  215.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Kūiti to Taihapecar car 215.8 km
    2h 29m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Te Kuiti to Taumarunuibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Turangi to Taihapebus bus
    5h 24m

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  • Distance: 252.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Te Kūiti, New Zealand and Taihape, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Te Kūiti to Taihape. However, you can take the bus to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the train to Ohakune, then take the taxi to Taihape. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Te Kuiti to Taihape via Taumarunui, Taumarunui, Tūrangi, and Turangi in around 5h 24m.

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