There are 2 ways to get from Matatā to Gisborne by bus or car
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Matatā to Gisborne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matatā to Gisborne is to bus which costs $10 - $70 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Matatā to Gisborne is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Matatā to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from Matata - Arawa Street and arriving at Sycamore Lodge via The Hub and Whakatane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Matatā and Gisborne is 210 km. The road distance is 206.5 km.
The best way to get from Matatā to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 5h 32m and costs $10 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Matatā to Gisborne, including transfers.
Matatā to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whakatane station.
Matatā to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Sycamore Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matatā to Gisborne is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Matatā to Gisborne.
There are 77+ hotels available in Gisborne.
What companies run services between Matatā, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Whakatane to Sycamore Lodge once daily. Tickets cost $5–60 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whakatane to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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