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Napier to Thames buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Napier and Thames takes 22h 15m and the fastest bus takes 21h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Napier to Thames. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 15m
Duration
421 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Napier to Thames bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Napier and Thames. The service departs Napier at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thames at 09:25:00. All services require a transfer at Taupo and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity21h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity26h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity21h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity21h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity21h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity21h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Napier to Thames? 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: 421.3 km
  • Duration: 22h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Napier to Thames via Taupo and Tauranga in around 8h 40m.

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