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How to get fromWellington to Tairuaby plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Tairua by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Tairuacar car
    4h 21m
    $108–506

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Manukau to Tairuashuttle bus
    13h 53m
    $104–257

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Tairuacar car
    11h 28m
    $289–356

  4. Drive 612.7 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Tairuacar car 612.7 km
    7h 6m
    $179–259

  5. Fly to Auckland, shuttle

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Tairuashuttle bus
    5h 51m
    $193–521

Wellington to Tairua by bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Tairua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 561.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Tairua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Tairua. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Tairua. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wellington to Tairua via Papakura in around 11h 28m.

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