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Matamata to Taupō buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Matamata and Taupō takes 7h 49m. There is at least one bus per day from Matamata to Taupō. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration
149 km
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Matamata to Taupō bus times

Buses run once daily between Matamata and Taupō. The service departs Matamata at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Taupō at 00:09:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata to Taupō? 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.

Map of how to get from Matamata to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Matamata to Taupo via Rotorua in around 3h.

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