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How to Travel from

Kaikōura to Taupo

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$407.73
Plane from Nelson Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$344.02
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$267.57–$445.95

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Kaikoura to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$296.37
Train from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$296.37

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:
$89.19–$108.30

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Taupō is to bus and car ferry which costs $76.09 - $228.26 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Taupō?

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Taupō is to drive and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130.43 - $391.30 .

How far is it from Kaikōura to Taupō?

The distance between Kaikōura and Taupō is 506 km.

How do I travel from Kaikōura to Taupō without a car?

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Taupō without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 14h 48m and costs $195.65 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Kaikōura to Taupō?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Kaikōura to Taupō, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 479+ hotels available in Taupō. Prices start at $67.11 per night.
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