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10 h 43 min
471 km.
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Taupo, New Zealand → Picton, New Zealand

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Seven ways to Travel from Taupo to Picton

Composite routes from Taupo to Picton

Cheapest
10 h 43 min
Car
471 km.
from $25
Other
10 h 43 min
Rideshare
471 km.
from $17.92
11 h 17 min
Taxi
339 km.
from $215.87
8 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
338 km.
from $226.71
8 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
338 km.
from $301.49
8 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
338 km.
from $197.50

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:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Havelock to Picton
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Taupo to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.71–$293.05

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Taupo to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$216.60–$394.99
Plane from Taupo to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$229.35–$420.47
Plane from Taupo to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$229.35
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$458.69

Train operators

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:
$82.82–$108.30

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.72

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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Taupō to Picton is to bus and car ferry which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taupō to Picton is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $184.78 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Taupō to Picton?

The distance between Taupō and Picton is 366 km.

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

The best way to get from Taupō to Picton without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 10h 30m and costs $59.78 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Taupō to Picton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Picton?

There are 138+ hotels available in Picton. Prices start at $62.89 per night.
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