How to Travel from
Wellington to Tuakau
by Plane, Train, Route or Car
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Wellington, New Zealand → Tuakau, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellington to Tuakau
Composite routes from Wellington to Tuakau
Cheapest
6 h 46 min
Car
597 km.
from $32
Other
5 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
446 km.
from $112.21
11 h 40 min
446 km.
from $75.24
6 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
446 km.
from $194.62
7 h 13 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $201.04
6 h 39 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $176.15
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60 м
60 м
Turn right onto Boulcott Street
Boulcott Street, 6 km 540 м
6 km 540 м
Keep left onto SH 1 and take SH 1 toward Porirua, Palmerston North
Porirua, Palmerston North, SH 1, 3 km 82 м
3 km 82 м
Keep right onto Johnsonville Porirua Motorway
Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, 9 km 584 м
9 km 584 м
Keep left onto Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway and take SH 1 toward Palmerston North
Te Ara Nui o Te Rangihaeata / Transmission Gully Motorway, Palmerston North, SH 1, 126 km 817 м
126 km 817 м
Keep left and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Taupō, Whanganui
Taupō, Whanganui, SH 1, SH 3, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight left onto Dundas Road
Dundas Road, 4 km 551 м
4 km 551 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ōhakea Roundabout
Ōhakea Roundabout, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 3 km 700 м
3 km 700 м
Turn right onto High Street and take SH 1 toward Taupō
High Street, Taupō, SH 1, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 90 km 200 м
90 km 200 м
Turn left onto Tokaanu Road
Tokaanu Road, 22 km 981 м
22 km 981 м
Turn right onto Western Bay Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa
Western Bay Road, Tokoroa, SH 32, 67 km 909 м
67 km 909 м
Turn right onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 30 toward Tokoroa, Rotorua
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Rotorua, SH 30, 1 km 285 м
1 km 285 м
Continue onto Whakamaru Road and take SH 32 toward Tokoroa, Hamilton
Whakamaru Road, Tokoroa, Hamilton, SH 32, 24 km 407 м
24 km 407 м
Turn left onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 20 km 460 м
20 km 460 м
Turn left onto Waotu Road
Waotu Road, 18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Old Taupo Road
Old Taupo Road, 6 km 375 м
6 km 375 м
Turn left onto Arapuni Road
Arapuni Road, 446 м
446 м
Turn right onto Horahora Road
Horahora Road, 13 km 181 м
13 km 181 м
Turn left onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 1 km 66 м
1 km 66 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Tīrau Road
Tīrau Road, 17 km 689 м
17 km 689 м
Keep right onto Waikato Expressway and drive toward Hamilton
Waikato Expressway, Hamilton, 93 km 263 м
93 km 263 м
Keep left and drive toward Pokeno
Pokeno, 355 м
355 м
Continue onto Great South Road
Great South Road, 1 km 666 м
1 km 666 м
Turn left
28 м
28 м
Turn left onto Pokeno Road
Pokeno Road, 7 km 562 м
7 km 562 м
Turn right onto Bollard Road
Bollard Road, 2 km 787 м
2 km 787 м
Turn left onto Carr Street
Carr Street, 194 м
194 м
Turn right onto Madill Street
Madill Street, 177 м
177 м
Turn left onto George Street
George Street, 289 м
289 м
Turn left
205 м
205 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 5
KN
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer
10h
3 times a week
$140.16–$178.38
+64 4495 0775
+64 4495 0775
AT
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
39 min
Every 30 minutes
$3.06–$4.20
+64 9 366 6400
+64 9 366 6400
KC
KiwiRail - Capital Connection
2h 5m
5 times a week
$19.11–$25.48
+64 4495 0775
+64 4495 0775
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Tuakau?
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Tuakau is to bus which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 11h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Tuakau?
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Tuakau is to fly and train and line 44 bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $51.09 - $228.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Tuakau?
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at George St via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
How far is it from Wellington to Tuakau?
The distance between Wellington and Tuakau is 543 km. The road distance is 599.5 km.
How do I travel from Wellington to Tuakau without a car?
The best way to get from Wellington to Tuakau without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Tuakau?
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Wellington to Tuakau, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wellington to Tuakau bus from?
Wellington to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Train or bus from Wellington to Tuakau?
The best way to get from Wellington to Tuakau is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $163.04 and takes 11h 46m.
Where does the Wellington to Tuakau bus arrive?
Wellington to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Tuakau?
It is currently 15:11 at both, Wellington and Tuakau.
Can I drive from Wellington to Tuakau?
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Tuakau is 599 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Wellington to Tuakau.
Where can I stay near Tuakau?
There are 43+ hotels available in Tuakau. Prices start at $38 per night.
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