There are 6 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Tauranga Airport
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
1h 20m$65–450Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taurangabus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
12h 12m$28–92Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
12h 49m$239–307Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Tauranga519.7 km
6h 14mDrive 519.7 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Taurangacar 519.7 km
6h 14m$150–216Fly to Rotorua, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
3h 35m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga is to bus which costs $28 - $95 and takes 12h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $65 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Tauranga via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Tauranga is 424 km. The road distance is 519.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $28 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG), including transfers and time at the airport.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $65 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $95 and takes 12h 12m.
The quickest flight from Wellington Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga once daily. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–260
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga is 520 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Tauranga.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Wellington Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport.
There are 595+ hotels available in Tauranga.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Tauranga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.