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How to Travel from

Timaru to Tauranga

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Timaru to Church
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Timaru to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Wellington - Central to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$547.88
Plane from Timaru to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$496.92

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:
$108.30–$285.61

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:
$121.04–$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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Timaru to Tauranga?

The cheapest way to get from Timaru to Tauranga is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 25h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Timaru to Tauranga is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 .

How far is it from Timaru to Tauranga?

The distance between Timaru and Tauranga is 866 km.

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

The best way to get from Timaru to Tauranga without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 25h 53m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Timaru to Tauranga, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Timaru Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport?

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

Where can I stay near Tauranga?

There are 502+ hotels available in Tauranga. Prices start at $73.36 per night.
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