What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $220 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Whanganui and Tauranga?

No, there is no direct bus from Whanganui to Tauranga. However, there are services departing from Whanganui / Wanganui and arriving at Tauranga via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Whanganui to Tauranga?

The distance between Whanganui and Tauranga is 456 km. The road distance is 367.6 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Tauranga without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $35 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Tauranga?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Whanganui to Tauranga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whanganui to Tauranga bus from?

Whanganui to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whanganui / Wanganui station.

Bus or fly from Whanganui to Tauranga?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Tauranga is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $330 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Whanganui to Tauranga bus arrive?

Whanganui to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Whanganui to Tauranga?

Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Tauranga is 368 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Whanganui to Tauranga.

Where can I stay near Tauranga?

There are 579+ hotels available in Tauranga.

Whanganui to Tauranga - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Whanganui to Tauranga by bus, car, plane, or train

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1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
8h 15m
$39–117
Drive 367.6 km
1. Drive from Whanganui to Taurangacar 367.6 km
4h 12m
$111–160
Fly Wanganui Airport to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Taurangabus
5h 57m
$201–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Hamiltontrain
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taurangabus
8h 42m
Bus to Wellington, fly to Tauranga Airport
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
6h 55m
$86–541
Fly Wanganui Airport to Tauranga Airport
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WAG - TRG
3h 24m
$220–324
Bus to Wellington, fly to Rotorua, bus
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus
2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
9h 10m

Whanganui to Tauranga by bus

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Distance: 456.4 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Tauranga via Hamilton - Central in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, Air Chathams and Air New Zealand fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) 3 times a day.

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