How to Travel from
Papakura to Kawerau
by Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Papakura, New Zealand → Kawerau, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Papakura to Kawerau
Composite routes from Papakura to Kawerau
Cheapest
3 h 1 min
Car
256 km.
from $14
Other
2 h 51 min
Train, Plane
191 km.
from $195.52
3 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
191 km.
from $99.87
Route Navigator Papakura - Kawerau
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Continue onto Great South Road
Great South Road, 4 km 428 м
4 km 428 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Great South Road
Great South Road, 1 km 533 м
1 km 533 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Hamilton
Hamilton, SH 1, 72 km 47 м
72 km 47 м
Keep right onto Waikato Expressway and drive toward Hamilton exits, Taupō
Waikato Expressway, Hamilton exits, Taupō, 56 km 282 м
56 km 282 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 13 km 541 м
13 km 541 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 8 km 674 м
8 km 674 м
Turn left onto Harwoods Road Roundabout
Harwoods Road Roundabout, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 36 km 984 м
36 km 984 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ngongotahā Road
Ngongotahā Road, 5 km 853 м
5 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
Keep left and take SH 30A toward City Centre, Whakatāne
City Centre, Whakatāne, SH 30A, 1 km 521 м
1 km 521 м
Continue onto Amohau Street
Amohau Street, 1 km 334 м
1 km 334 м
Turn right onto Fenton Street
Fenton Street, 136 м
136 м
Keep left onto Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road, 1 km 657 м
1 km 657 м
Continue onto Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road, 33 м
33 м
Turn slight right onto Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road, 4 km 132 м
4 km 132 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Te Ngae Road
Te Ngae Road, 7 km 980 м
7 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 36 km 206 м
36 km 206 м
Turn right onto Kawerau Road West and take SH 34 toward Kawerau
Kawerau Road West, Kawerau, SH 34, 6 km 884 м
6 km 884 м
Turn right onto Islington Street and drive toward Town Centre
Islington Street, Town Centre, 249 м
249 м
Turn left onto Bledisloe Street
Bledisloe Street, 109 м
109 м
Turn right onto Galway Street
Galway Street, 36 м
36 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Papakura to Kawerau
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$42.05
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$203.86
Air Chathams
Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Auckland to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$17.84–$280.31
Train operators
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.66–$2.42
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Papakura to Kawerau?
The cheapest way to get from Papakura to Kawerau is to bus which costs $20.65 - $35.87 and takes 5h 29m.
What is the fastest way to get from Papakura to Kawerau?
The fastest way to get from Papakura to Kawerau is to train and fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $81.52 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Papakura and Kawerau?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Papakura and arriving at Kawerau. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
How far is it from Papakura to Kawerau?
The distance between Papakura and Kawerau is 268 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
How do I travel from Papakura to Kawerau without a car?
The best way to get from Papakura to Kawerau without a car is to bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $20.65 - $35.87 .
How long does it take to get from Papakura to Kawerau?
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Papakura to Kawerau, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Papakura to Kawerau bus from?
Papakura to Kawerau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Papakura station.
Where does the Papakura to Kawerau bus arrive?
Papakura to Kawerau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Kawerau station.
Can I drive from Papakura to Kawerau?
Yes, the driving distance between Papakura to Kawerau is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Papakura to Kawerau.
Where can I stay near Kawerau?
There are 14+ hotels available in Kawerau. Prices start at $92.72 per night.
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