The average bus between Auckland and Tauriko takes 7h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Auckland to Tauriko. 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 Tauriko. 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 Tauriko at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Tauranga and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes
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13h 58m • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h 30m • 2 changes
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15h 8m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tauriko. However, there are services departing from Auckland station and arriving at Tauriko station via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
Auckland to Tauriko bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Tauriko bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
The distance between Auckland and Tauriko is 154.2 km. The road distance is 266 km.
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.