The average bus between Auckland and Tauranga takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Auckland to Tauranga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Auckland and Tauranga. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Tauranga at 9:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland station and arriving at Tauranga station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Auckland to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
The distance between Auckland and Tauranga is 155.2 km. The road distance is 232 km.
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
