There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Paengaroa by plane, bus, train, towncar, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tauranga Airport
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
3h$168–621Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Paengaroabus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
9h 49m$19–80Train, towncar
- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar
10h 46m$473–497Drive 493.6 km
- Drive from Wellington to Paengaroacar 493.6 km
5h 53m$152–219Fly to Rotorua
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
4h 5m$78–501
Wellington to Paengaroa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Paengaroa is to bus which costs $19 - $80 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Paengaroa is to fly which takes 3h and costs $160 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Paengaroa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Wellington and Paengaroa is 458 km. The road distance is 493.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Paengaroa without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $19 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Wellington to Paengaroa, including transfers.
Wellington to Paengaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Paengaroa is to fly which takes 3h and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $80 and takes 9h 49m.
Wellington to Paengaroa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Paengaroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Paengaroa is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Wellington to Paengaroa.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Paengaroa, 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 Paengaroa once daily. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 9h 49m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Paengaroa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Book your Wellington to Paengaroa bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 565+ hotels available in Paengaroa.