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How to Travel from

Queenstown to Tauranga

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

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:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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 Queenstown to Tauranga?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Tauranga is to fly and bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Tauranga is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Tauranga?

The distance between Queenstown and Tauranga is 1040 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Tauranga without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 31h 10m and costs $119.57 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Queenstown to Tauranga, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Queenstown Airport Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport?

Air New Zealand offers flights from Queenstown Airport Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Tauranga?

There are 497+ hotels available in Tauranga. Prices start at $76.12 per night.
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