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Taupō to Kaikōura

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12 h 34 min
625 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Taupō to Kaikōura

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Cheapest
By car (625 km)
12 h 34 min
625 km.
from $34
Other
Rideshare
12 h 34 min
625 km.
from $8.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Taupo to Woodbourne Airport)
7 h 55 min
460 km.
from $248.55
Taxi, Train
14 h 52 min
460 km.
from $415.26
Bus, Plane (Fly Taupo to Nelson Airport)
8 h 6 min
460 km.
from $206.16
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
8 h 45 min
460 km.
from $219.46
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hawke'S Bay Airport)
9 h 7 min
460 km.
from $201.36
Bus, Plane (Fly Taupo to Picton)
9 h 7 min
460 km.
from $312.68

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Taupo to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$41.30
Bus from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$30.43
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$28.26
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$31.52
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$29.35

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Taupo to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00
Plane from Taupo to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$250.00
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$282.61
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Taupo to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$282.61
Plane from Taupo to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$304.35
Plane from Taupo to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$271.74

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Blenheim to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$252.83
Train from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$252.83

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from National Park to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$92.39

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.24

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Taupō to Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Kaikōura is to bus and car ferry which costs $76.09 - $228.26 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taupō to Kaikōura is to fly and train which takes 7h 55m and costs $130.43 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Taupō to Kaikōura?

The distance between Taupō and Kaikōura is 516 km.

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

The best way to get from Taupō to Kaikōura without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Taupō to Kaikōura, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kaikōura. Prices start at $53.49 per night.
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