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20 h 26 min
1282 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Taupō to Queenstown

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Cheapest
By car (1 282 km)
20 h 26 min
1282 km.
from $70
Other
Plane
5 h 54 min
935 km.
from $340.03
Taxi, Train, Bus
27 h
935 km.
from $547.39
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
6 h 55 min
935 km.
from $272.50
Bus, Plane (Bus to Hawke'S Bay Airport)
6 h 47 min
935 km.
from $243.42
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
7 h 37 min
935 km.
from $147.72

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$271.74
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$543.48
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$478.26
Plane from Rotorua to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$478.26
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$358.70
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$217.39

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:
$25.00–$40.22
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$38.04
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.43–$48.91
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$46.74
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17
Bus from Taupo to Napier
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$28.26
Bus from Taupo to Manukau
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$33.70

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$47.83

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$160.62–$200.78

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$243.65

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:
$70.65–$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:
$40.71

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:
$35.87–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Queenstown is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taupō to Queenstown is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Taupō to Queenstown?

The distance between Taupō and Queenstown is 1186 km.

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

The best way to get from Taupō to Queenstown without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 26h 35m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Taupō to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $53.03 per night.
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