There are 3 ways to get from Piopio to Taumarunui by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Piopio to OtorohangaHamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui StationNorthern Explorer
3h 24m$55–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Piopio to OtorohangaHamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Otorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui25
3h 29m$10–99Drive 81.9 km
- Drive from Piopio to Taumarunui81.9 km
56 min$25–36
Piopio to Taumarunui by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piopio to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Piopio to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Piopio to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from Piopio and arriving at 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui via Wahanui Cres, Otorohanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Piopio and Taumarunui is 139 km. The road distance is 81.9 km.
The best way to get from Piopio to Taumarunui without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Piopio to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Piopio to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Piopio station.
Piopio to Taumarunui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piopio to Taumarunui is 82 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Piopio to Taumarunui.
There are 21+ hotels available in Taumarunui.
What companies run services between Piopio, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Piopio to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui via Wahanui Cres, Otorohanga in around 3h 29m.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Piopio to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Otorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Otorohanga to 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–23
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
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