What is the cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Motueka?

The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Motueka is to drive and car ferry which costs $260 - $700 and takes 12h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tauranga to Motueka?

The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Motueka is to drive and car ferry which takes 12h 18m and costs $260 - $700.

How far is it from Tauranga to Motueka?

The distance between Tauranga and Motueka is 541 km.

How do I travel from Tauranga to Motueka without a car?

The best way to get from Tauranga to Motueka without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 20h 40m and costs $180 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Tauranga to Motueka?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Tauranga to Motueka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Motueka?

There are 231+ hotels available in Motueka.

Tauranga to Motueka - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Tauranga to Motueka by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Tauranga Airport to Nelson Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TRG - NSN
2. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
6h 24m
Bus, car ferry, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Mārahau
20h 40m
$180–1,045
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tauranga to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Motueka
12h 18m
$265–694
Fly Tauranga Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TRG - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
8h 34m
Bus to Rotorua, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Nelson Airport (NSN)ROT - NSN
3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
8h 36m
Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Manukau City
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
9h 26m

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Motueka. However, you can take the taxi to Tauranga Airport (TRG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA, then take the bus to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Motueka i-Site via Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Mārahau, and Abel Tasman Centre in around 20h 40m.

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