There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Taharoa by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
- Take the taxi from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Taharoataxi
3h 52m$348–436Drive 222.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland to Taharoacar 222.2 km
3h 4m$64–93Train, taxi
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Taharoataxi
4h 20m$443–538Bus, taxi via Te Kūiti
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the taxi from Waitomo Township to Taharoataxi
4h 47m$285–400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Taharoa is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Taharoa is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Auckland and Taharoa is 239 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Taharoa without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 52m and costs $340 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Auckland to Taharoa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Taharoa is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Auckland to Taharoa.
There are seven+ hotels available in Taharoa.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Taharoa, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Auckland to Taharoa. However, you can take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves then take the taxi to Taharoa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Otorohanga then take the taxi to Taharoa.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $270–440
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
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