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17 h 48 min
1046 km.
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Oamaru, New Zealand → Taupō, New Zealand

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Oamaru to Taupō

Composite routes from Oamaru to Taupō

Cheapest
17 h 48 min
Car
1046 km.
from $57
Other
8 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
828 km.
from $337.28
22 h 42 min
Bus, Train
828 km.
from $374.79
9 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
828 km.
from $301.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Oamaru to Washdyke
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$28.26
Bus from Oamaru to Church
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78
Bus from Oamaru to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$34.78
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$39.13
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$43.48
Bus from Oamaru to Dunedin
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$413.04
Plane from Dunedin to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$597.83

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$252.83

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

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Oamaru to Taupō is to bus and car ferry which costs $103.26 - $271.74 and takes 23h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oamaru to Taupō is to bus and fly which takes 8h 33m and costs $152.17 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Oamaru to Taupō?

The distance between Oamaru and Taupō is 844 km.

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

The best way to get from Oamaru to Taupō without a car is to bus and train and car ferry and taxi which takes 22h 42m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Oamaru to Taupō, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Oamaru and Taupō?

It is currently 12:52 at both, Oamaru and 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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