There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui by plane, car, bus or train
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Recommended option
Fly to Taupo, drive • 2h 17m
$97 - $279
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 25m
$23 - $55
3 alternative options
Fly to Wanganui, bus • 4h 48m
$276 - $556
Train, bus • 7h 7m
$80 - $113
Drive • 3h 23m
$35 - $55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 23m.
The quickest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $430 and takes 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Taumarunui via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Taumarunui is 213 km. The road distance is 274.3 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity Coachlines, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Taupo Airport is the direct flight which takes 50m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity Coachlines, arrive at Taumarunui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui.
- Distance: 133.1 miles
- Duration: 2h 17m
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taumarunui via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 25m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $280
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $400
- Phone
- 0800 808 400
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55 - $70
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $30
- Website
- InterCity Coachlines
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10 - $25
- Website
- InterCity Coachlines
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $30
- Website
- InterCity Coachlines
Bus from Otorohanga to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $26
- Website
- InterCity Coachlines
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More Questions & Answers
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Taupo Airport.
There are 15+ hotels available in Taumarunui. Prices start at $65 USD per night.