There are 3 ways to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
5h 4m$104–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 58m$52–60Drive 240.5 km
- Drive from Pukekohe to Taumarunuicar 240.5 km
2h 51m$70–101
Pukekohe to Taumarunui by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to bus which costs $50 - $60 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pukekohe to Taumarunui. However, there are services departing from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe and arriving at Taumarunui via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Pukekohe station to Taumarunui station. However, there are services departing from Pukekohe Train Station 3 and arriving at Taumarunui Station via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Pukekohe and Taumarunui is 267 km. The road distance is 240.5 km.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, depart from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe station.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Taumarunui is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Taumarunui via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Pukekohe to Taumarunui bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Pukekohe to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pukekohe to Taumarunui is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Pukekohe to Taumarunui.
There are 25+ hotels available in Taumarunui.