There are 2 ways to get from Matamata to Thames by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matamata to Thames is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Matamata to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Matamata to Thames. However, there are services departing from Matamata and arriving at Thames via Tauranga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Matamata and Thames is 169 km. The road distance is 86.7 km.
The best way to get from Matamata to Thames without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Matamata to Thames, including transfers.
Matamata to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Matamata station.
Matamata to Thames bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matamata to Thames is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Matamata to Thames.
There are 58+ hotels available in Thames.
What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Matamata to Thames via Tauranga in around 3h 40m.
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Matamata to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tauranga to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- intercity.co.nz
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