How to Travel from
Carterton to Taupō
by Plane, Route or Car
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Carterton, New Zealand → Taupō, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carterton to Taupō
Composite routes from Carterton to Taupō
Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
348 km.
from $19
Other
4 h 24 min
Train, Plane
263 km.
from $209.38
8 h 30 min
264 km.
from $54.37
8 h 54 min
Train, Taxi
264 km.
from $176.61
6 h 16 min
Train, Plane
263 km.
from $168.08
Route Navigator Carterton - Taupō
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto William Wong Place
William Wong Place, 134 м
134 м
Turn right onto Broadway
Broadway, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Masson Street
Masson Street, 120 м
120 м
Turn right onto Belvedere Road
Belvedere Road, 102 м
102 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto High Street North
High Street North, 7 km 816 м
7 km 816 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 2 km 901 м
2 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 1 km 230 м
1 km 230 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Ngaumutawa Road
Ngaumutawa Road, 2 km 683 м
2 km 683 м
Turn left onto West Bush Road
West Bush Road, 402 м
402 м
Turn right onto Chamberlain Road
Chamberlain Road, 1 km 214 м
1 km 214 м
Turn left onto Upper Plain Road
Upper Plain Road, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Turn right onto Kibblewhite Road
Kibblewhite Road, 2 km 551 м
2 km 551 м
Turn left onto Paierau Road
Paierau Road, 8 km 740 м
8 km 740 м
Turn left onto State Highway 2
State Highway 2, 28 km 70 м
28 km 70 м
Turn slight left onto Main Street
Main Street, 40 km 843 м
40 km 843 м
Turn left onto Station Street
Station Street, 110 м
110 м
Continue onto Grey Street
Grey Street, 1 km 798 м
1 km 798 м
Turn left onto Vogel Street
Vogel Street, 1 km 357 м
1 km 357 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Te Ahu a Turanga / Manawatū Tararua Highway
Te Ahu a Turanga / Manawatū Tararua Highway, 11 km 888 м
11 km 888 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Napier Road
Napier Road, 2 km 552 м
2 km 552 м
Turn right onto Cambridge Avenue
Cambridge Avenue, 1 km 751 м
1 km 751 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cambridge Avenue
Cambridge Avenue, 424 м
424 м
Turn left onto Oxford Street
Oxford Street, 16 km 417 м
16 km 417 м
Turn right onto Kimbolton Road
Kimbolton Road, 9 km 588 м
9 km 588 м
Turn left onto Cheltenham Hunterville Road
Cheltenham Hunterville Road, 30 km 64 м
30 km 64 м
Turn right onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 41 km 923 м
41 km 923 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 134 km 577 м
134 km 577 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lake Terrace
Lake Terrace, 2 km 127 м
2 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lake Terrace
Lake Terrace, 3 km 850 м
3 km 850 м
Keep right onto Mere Road
Mere Road, 1 km 31 м
1 km 31 м
Turn right onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 270 м
270 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rifle Range Road
Rifle Range Road, 115 м
115 м
Turn left onto Duncan Street
Duncan Street, 327 м
327 м
Turn left onto Scannell Street
Scannell Street, 71 м
71 м
Turn right onto Tonga Street
Tonga Street, 264 м
264 м
Turn left
21 м
21 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$260.87
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Sounds Air
Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$206.52
Train operators
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$92.39
Metlink
Train from Carterton Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Carterton to Taupō?
The cheapest way to get from Carterton to Taupō is to bus which costs $28.26 - $51.09 and takes 8h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Carterton to Taupō?
The fastest way to get from Carterton to Taupō is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Carterton and Taupō?
No, there is no direct bus from Carterton to Taupō. However, there are services departing from Carterton - Broadway and arriving at Taupo via Masterton and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
How far is it from Carterton to Taupō?
The distance between Carterton and Taupō is 403 km. The road distance is 348.5 km.
How do I travel from Carterton to Taupō without a car?
The best way to get from Carterton to Taupō without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $28.26 - $51.09 .
How long does it take to get from Carterton to Taupō?
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Carterton to Taupō, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Carterton to Taupō bus from?
Carterton to Taupō bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Where does the Carterton to Taupō bus arrive?
Carterton to Taupō bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Can I drive from Carterton to Taupō?
Yes, the driving distance between Carterton to Taupō is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Carterton to Taupō.
Where can I stay near Taupō?
There are 479+ hotels available in Taupō. Prices start at $67.11 per night.
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