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How to Travel from

Tauranga to Queenstown

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21 h 58 min
1433 km.
from $78
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Four ways to Travel from Tauranga to Queenstown

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Cheapest
By car (1 433 km)
21 h 58 min
1433 km.
from $78
Other
Rideshare
21 h 58 min
1433 km.
from $18.69
Bus, Train
31 h 19 min
1027 km.
from $448.35
Bus, Plane
6 h 55 min
1027 km.
from $261.12

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Tauranga to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Tauranga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$70.08
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Tauranga to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$195.38–$244.22

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Rotorua to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

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:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Queenstown is to fly which costs $163.04 - $347.83 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Queenstown is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $163.04 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Tauranga to Queenstown?

The distance between Tauranga and Queenstown is 1040 km.

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

The best way to get from Tauranga to Queenstown without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 31h 19m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Tauranga to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
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