The distance between Taupo and Whangārei is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Taupo to Whangārei by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whangārei → Taupo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Whangarei (WRE).
Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Whangarei.
There are several options for getting from Taupo to Whangārei by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$83 ($51) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$240 ($145).
The distance between Taupo and Whangārei is around 383km (238 miles).
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Taupo and Whangārei by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taupo to Whangārei is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Taupo and Whangārei, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$83 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Taupo and Whangārei. We recommend that you fly from Taupo (TUO) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taupo and Whangārei. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Taupo to Whangārei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Taupo and Whangārei. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Taupo and Whangārei. Flights depart from Taupo (TUO) and arrive at Whangarei (WRE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Taupo to Whangārei. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Taupo to Whangārei typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Taupo (TUO) and and arrive into Whangarei (WRE).
The closest major airport to Whangārei is Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei. Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Taupo and Whangārei. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taupo to Whangārei is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$240 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | NZ$240($145) | every 15 mins | 383km (238 miles) |
Bus | 6h 60m | NZ$83($51) | twice daily | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | NZ$95($59) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
The following major airports near Whangārei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.