How to Travel from
Waikato to Taupō
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Waikato, New Zealand → Taupō, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Waikato to Taupō
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Cheapest
2 h 13 min
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183 km.
from $10
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Continue onto Le Heron Road
Le Heron Road, 1 km 885 м
1 km 885 м
Turn left onto Mangatea Road
Mangatea Road, 2 km 639 м
2 km 639 м
Turn sharp left onto Tahuna Road
Tahuna Road, 18 km 388 м
18 km 388 м
Turn left onto Paeroa-Tahuna Road and drive toward Te Aroha, Paeroa
Paeroa-Tahuna Road, Te Aroha, Paeroa, 3 km 512 м
3 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Tahuna Road Roundabout
Tahuna Road Roundabout, 14 km 431 м
14 km 431 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 27
State Highway 27, 28 km 701 м
28 km 701 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Firth Street
Firth Street, 2 km 952 м
2 km 952 м
Turn slight left onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua
State Highway 27, Tirau, Hamilton, Rotorua, SH 27, 8 km 675 м
8 km 675 м
Turn left onto State Highway 29 and take SH 29 toward Rotorua, Tauranga
State Highway 29, Rotorua, Tauranga, SH 29, 68 м
68 м
Turn right onto State Highway 27 and take SH 27 toward Rotorua, Tirau
State Highway 27, Rotorua, Tirau, SH 27, 10 km 64 м
10 km 64 м
Keep left and take SH 1 toward Rotorua, Taupō
Rotorua, Taupō, SH 1, 2 km 641 м
2 km 641 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 8 km 306 м
8 km 306 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Taupō Street
Taupō Street, 80 km 701 м
80 km 701 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Taupō Arterial
East Taupō Arterial, 5 km 256 м
5 km 256 м
Keep left and drive toward Taupō
Taupō, 170 м
170 м
Turn slight left
91 м
91 м
Turn left onto Centennial Drive
Centennial Drive, 2 km 163 м
2 km 163 м
Turn right onto Spa Road
Spa Road, 1 km 551 м
1 km 551 м
Turn left onto Tonga Street
Tonga Street, 193 м
193 м
Turn right
21 м
21 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Waikato to Taupō?
The cheapest way to get from Waikato to Taupō is to bus which costs $15.22 - $30.43 and takes 2h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Waikato to Taupō?
The fastest way to get from Waikato to Taupō is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $25 - $36.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Waikato and Taupō?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Taupo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
How far is it from Waikato to Taupō?
The distance between Waikato and Taupō is 152 km. The road distance is 150.5 km.
How do I travel from Waikato to Taupō without a car?
The best way to get from Waikato to Taupō without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $15.22 - $30.43 .
How long does it take to get from Waikato to Taupō?
The bus from Hamilton - Central to Taupo takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Waikato to Taupō bus from?
Waikato to Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Where does the Waikato to Taupō bus arrive?
Waikato to Taupō bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Taupo station.
Can I drive from Waikato to Taupō?
Yes, the driving distance between Waikato to Taupō is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Waikato 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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