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How to Travel from

Tauranga to South Island

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Cheapest
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Car
18 h 5 min
1096 km.
from $60
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Five ways to Travel from Tauranga to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (1 096 km)
18 h 5 min
1096 km.
from $60
Other
Rideshare
18 h 5 min
1096 km.
from $14.30
Bus, Plane (Fly Tauranga Airport to Christchurch International Airport)
5 h 38 min
847 km.
from $239.09
Bus, Train
28 h 41 min
847 km.
from $435.70
Bus, Plane (Bus to Rotorua)
8 h 56 min
847 km.
from $248.37

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:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$43.32
Bus from Tauranga to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Tauranga to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Greymouth to Whataroa
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$16.56
Bus from Christchurch to Geraldine
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.83–$16.56
Bus from Greymouth to Fox
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$484.18
Plane from Rotorua to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.19–$407.73
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$394.99

Train operators

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:
$121.04–$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:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tauranga to South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to South Island is to fly and bus which costs $97.83 - $391.30 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tauranga to South Island?

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to South Island is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Tauranga to South Island?

The distance between Tauranga and South Island is 864 km.

How long does it take to get from Tauranga to South Island?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Tauranga to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 315+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $66.20 per night.
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