How to travel from Taupo to Whitianga, New Zealand
The distance between Taupo and Whitianga is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Taupo to Whitianga by car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whitianga → Taupo if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Papamoa then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time30min
- Typical costNZ$265($160)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taupo and Whitianga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taupo to Whitianga by car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$240 ($150) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$265 ($160).
The distance between Taupo and Whitianga is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Taupo and Whitianga by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Taupo to Whitianga is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx NZ$265 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Taupo and Whitianga, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$240 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Taupo and Whitianga. We recommend that you take the bus to Papamoa then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Taupo and Whitianga. We recommend that you take the bus to Papamoa then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taupo to Whitianga. We recommend that you take the bus to Papamoa then fly from Tauranga Airport to Whitianga Airport. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Whitianga is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Taupo and Whitianga. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taupo to Whitianga is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$80 ($49).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taupo and Whitianga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3hrs | NZ$265($160) | 4 times a week | 269km (167 miles) |
| Bus to Bayfair, Fly | 3h 50m | NZ$240($150) | once daily | 268km (167 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | NZ$80($49) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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Airports near Whitianga
The following major airports near Whitianga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Whitianga
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Whitianga
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Whitianga