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Trip Overview

The average bus between Papakura and Taupō takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Papakura 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.

5h 7m
Duration
267 km
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Papakura to Taupō bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Papakura and Taupō. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papakura is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Taupō at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stop A Manukau Station and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 4m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 18m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 8m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 8m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 8m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 8m • 1 change
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    Ritchies TransportInterCity4h 59m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ritchies TransportInterCity5h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Papakura 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 Papakura to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Taupo 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 24m.

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