The distance between Paihia and Tauranga is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Paihia to Tauranga by plane, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Tauranga (TRG).
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Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Tauranga.
There are several options for getting from Paihia to Tauranga by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$79 ($48) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$325 ($200).
The distance between Paihia and Tauranga is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (202 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Paihia and Tauranga by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paihia to Tauranga is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$325 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Paihia and Tauranga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$79 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Paihia and Tauranga. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paihia and Tauranga. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Paihia to Tauranga. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Paihia and Tauranga. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Paihia and Tauranga. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and arrive at Tauranga (TRG) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Paihia to Tauranga. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Paihia to Tauranga typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and and arrive into Tauranga (TRG).
The closest major airport to Tauranga is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paihia and Tauranga. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paihia to Tauranga is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$325 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 45m | NZ$325($200) | on demand | 382km (238 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 2hrs | NZ$670($410) | once daily | 345km (214 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | NZ$79($48) | once daily | 467km (290 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | NZ$120($74) | on demand | 427km (265 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tauranga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.