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4 h 36 min
354 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Upper Hutt to Taupō

Composite routes from Upper Hutt to Taupō

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
354 km.
from $19
Other
3 h 42 min
Train, Plane
285 km.
from $203.91
8 h 12 min
Train, Taxi
286 km.
from $168.76
5 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
285 km.
from $162.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$43.48

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$260.87
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$206.52

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.09–$92.39

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Trentham Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.67–$6.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō?

The cheapest way to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō is to bus which costs $31.52 - $50 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō?

The fastest way to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Upper Hutt to Taupō?

The distance between Upper Hutt and Taupō is 356 km. The road distance is 354.7 km.

How do I travel from Upper Hutt to Taupō without a car?

The best way to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 12m and costs $103.26 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Upper Hutt to Taupō, including transfers.

Can I drive from Upper Hutt to Taupō?

Yes, the driving distance between Upper Hutt to Taupō is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Upper Hutt to Taupō.

Where can I stay near Taupō?

There are 479+ hotels available in Taupō. Prices start at $67.11 per night.
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