How to travel from Oneroa to Taupo, New Zealand
The distance between Oneroa and Taupo is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oneroa to Taupo by ferry, bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taupo → Oneroa if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO).
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costNZ$240($145)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Hamilton Rotokauri then take the bus to Taupo.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNZ$59($36)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the bus to Taupo.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costNZ$69($42)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Taupo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Taupo by ferry, bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around NZ$59 ($36) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$240 ($145).
The distance between Oneroa and Taupo is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Oneroa and Taupo by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Taupo is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Taupo is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$59 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oneroa and Taupo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oneroa and Taupo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Taupo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Oneroa to Taupo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the bus to Taupo. instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to Taupo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$69 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Taupo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 35m | NZ$240($145) | every 30 mins | 286km (178 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 3h 60m | NZ$210($125) | every 30 mins | 351km (218 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | NZ$59($36) | twice daily | 313km (194 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5h 45m | NZ$69($42) | twice daily | 305km (189 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oneroa and Taupo
Ferry operators
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Train operators
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Bus companies
Airlines
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