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Tauranga to Wairoa buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Tauranga and Wairoa takes 29h. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Tauranga 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.

29h
Duration
423 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Tauranga to Wairoa bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Tauranga and Wairoa. The service departs Tauranga at 11:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Wairoa at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer at Taupo and take an average of 29h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity29h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity29h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity29h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tauranga 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.

Map of how to get from Tauranga to Wairoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 422.5 km
  • Duration: 29h

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

You can take a bus from Tauranga to Wairoa via Taupo and Napier in around 9h 5m.

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