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Taupō to Wairoa buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Taupō and Wairoa takes 22h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Taupō to Wairoa. 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 20m
Duration
260 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Taupō to Wairoa bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Taupō and Wairoa. The service departs Taupō at 5:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Wairoa at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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

    InterCityInterCity22h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity22h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Taupō to Wairoa? 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: 260 km
  • Duration: 22h 20m

What companies run services between Taupō, New Zealand and Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Taupo to Wairoa via Napier in around 5h 10m.

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