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How to get fromWellington to Taupōby bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Taupō by bus, train, towncar, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h 19m
    $23–70

  2. Train, towncar

    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar towncar
    7h 27m
    $322–349

  3. Drive 371.3 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Taupōcar car 371.3 km
    4h 27m
    $109–157

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Taupōcar car
    4h 30m
    $113–526

  5. Train, towncar via Taumarunui

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Taupōtowncar towncar
    8h 35m
    $386–416

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taupobus bus
    5h 26m

  7. Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WLG - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    6h 35m

Wellington to Taupō by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 394.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–70 and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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