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Napier to Matamata buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Napier and Matamata takes 20h 34m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Napier 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.

20h 34m
Duration
289 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Napier to Matamata bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Napier and Matamata. The service departs Napier at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Matamata at 08:34:00. All services require a transfer at Taupo and take an average of 20h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity20h 34m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Napier 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: 289 km
  • Duration: 20h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Napier to Matamata via Taupo and Rotorua in around 5h 59m.

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