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Taupō to Thames buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Taupō and Thames takes 18h 5m and the fastest bus takes 17h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Taupō 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.

18h 5m
Duration
281 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Taupō to Thames bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Taupō and Thames. The service departs Taupō at 4:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Thames at 09:25:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity22h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity17h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taupō 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: 281.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Taupo to Thames via Tauranga in around 5h 35m.

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