There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Whakamaru by train, car, bus, or plane
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Train, drive
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Drive from Otorohanga to Whakamarucar
4h 11m$108–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Tokoroabus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
4h 59m$11–70Drive 231.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Whakamarucar 231.9 km
2h 33m$66–96Fly, drive
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Whakamarucar
4h$84–452
Auckland to Whakamaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whakamaru is to bus which costs $11 - $70 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Whakamaru is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Whakamaru. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 39 Mountview Cl, Whakamaru via Tokoroa Bus Hub, Tokoroa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Auckland and Whakamaru is 272 km. The road distance is 231.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whakamaru without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $11 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Auckland to Whakamaru, including transfers.
Auckland to Whakamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Whakamaru bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tokoroa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Whakamaru is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Auckland to Whakamaru.
There are 40+ hotels available in Whakamaru.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whakamaru, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Tokoroa twice daily. Tickets cost $5–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–390
- 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 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Tokoroa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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