How to travel from Hanmer Springs to Taupo, New Zealand
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Taupo is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Taupo by bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taupo → Hanmer Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Waipara and then to Blenheim then fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Taupo (TUO).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costNZ$610($375)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Waipara and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Taupo.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$165($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Taupō.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$210($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanmer Springs and Taupo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hanmer Springs to Taupo by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$165 ($100) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$610 ($375).
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Taupo is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (309 miles)
It takes around 15h 20m to get from Hanmer Springs and Taupo by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Taupo is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx NZ$610 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Hanmer Springs and Taupo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$165 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hanmer Springs and Taupo. We recommend that you take the bus to Waipara and then to Blenheim then fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hanmer Springs and Taupo. We recommend that you take the bus to Waipara and then to Blenheim then fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanmer Springs to Taupo. We recommend that you take the bus to Waipara and then to Blenheim then fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Taupo is Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Taupo. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hanmer Springs to Taupo. We recommend that you take the bus to Waipara and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Taupo. instead which will take 15h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Taupo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$165 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hanmer Springs and Taupo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 7hrs | NZ$610($375) | 4 times a week | 734km (456 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 20m | NZ$165($100) | once daily | 855km (531 miles) |
| Bus to Waipara, ferry | 15h 25m | NZ$165($100) | once daily | 835km (519 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 35m | NZ$210($130) | every 20 mins | 751km (467 miles) |
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Airports near Taupo
The following major airports near Taupo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Taupo
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Taupo
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 99km (62 miles) from Taupo