There are 3 ways to get from Taumarunui to Piha by train, bus, or car
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Taumarunui to Piha by bus and shuttle
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Piha is to bus which costs $25 - $90 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Piha is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Taumarunui and Piha is 315 km. The road distance is 308 km.
The best way to get from Taumarunui to Piha without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Taumarunui to Piha, including transfers.
The best way to get from Taumarunui to Piha is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $190 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $90 and takes 6h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Taumarunui to Piha is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Taumarunui to Piha.
There are 42+ hotels available in Piha.
What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Piha, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Taumarunui Station to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Taumarunui to Auckland - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Taumarunui Station to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Taumarunui to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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