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Karaka to Matamata buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Karaka and Matamata takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. There is at least one bus per day from Karaka to Matamata. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 19m
Duration
166 km
Distance
$60
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Karaka to Matamata bus times

Buses run once daily between Karaka and Matamata. The earliest departure is at 12:53 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Karaka is at 1:11 PM which arrives into Matamata at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Papakura Station and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity3h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karaka to Matamata? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 166.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Papakura to Matamata once daily. Tickets cost $12–55 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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