There are 5 ways to get from Whangārei to Matamata by bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - CentralAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to MatamataAuckland - Central - Rotorua
7h 4m$10–116Drive 315.8 km
- Drive from Whangārei to Matamata315.8 km
3h 43m$96–138Fly Whangarei Airport to Tauranga Airport, taxi
- Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)WRE - TRG
- Take the taxi from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Matamata
4h 24m$248–703Fly Whangarei Airport to Tauranga Airport, taxi #2
- Fly from Whangarei Airport to Tauranga Airport
- Take the taxi from Tauranga Airport to Matamata
2h 45m$573–613Fly Whangarei Airport to Auckland, bus
- Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)WRE - AKL
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Matamata
6h 24m$69–588
Whangārei to Matamata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whangārei to Matamata is to bus which costs $10 - $120 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Whangārei to Matamata is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 45m and costs $570 - $620.
No, there is no direct bus from Whangārei to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Whangarei and arriving at Matamata via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Whangārei and Matamata is 356 km. The road distance is 315.8 km.
The best way to get from Whangārei to Matamata without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $10 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Whangārei to Matamata, including transfers.
Whangārei to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whangarei station.
Whangārei to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whangārei to Matamata is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Whangārei to Matamata.
There are 72+ hotels available in Matamata.
What companies run services between Whangārei, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Whangarei to Matamata via Auckland - Central in around 7h 4m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Tauranga Airport via Auckland, Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Auckland - Central to Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.