There are 3 ways to get from Thames to Papamoa by bus, car, shuttle, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
2h 3m$69–102Drive 126.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Thames to Papamoacar 126.1 km
1h 42m$39–56Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Auckland Airport
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
3h 35m$197–639
Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Papamoa is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Thames to Papamoa is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Papamoa. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Tauranga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Thames and Papamoa is 133 km. The road distance is 126.1 km.
The best way to get from Thames to Papamoa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 3m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Thames to Papamoa, including transfers.
Thames to Papamoa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Thames station.
Thames to Papamoa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Papamoa is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Thames to Papamoa.
There are 565+ hotels available in Papamoa.
What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Papamoa, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Thames to Tauranga twice daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–420
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- InterCity
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