The distance between Tauranga and Whangārei is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tauranga 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 → Tauranga if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Whangarei (WRE).
Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Whangarei.
There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Whangārei by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$79 ($48) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$295 ($180).
The distance between Tauranga and Whangārei is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Tauranga and Whangārei by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Whangārei is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$295 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Whangārei, 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 Tauranga and Whangārei. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tauranga and Whangārei. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tauranga to Whangārei. 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 6h 40m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Tauranga and Whangārei. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Tauranga and Whangārei. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Whangarei (WRE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Tauranga to Whangārei. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tauranga to Whangārei typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) 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 Tauranga and Whangārei. The distance is around 358km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Whangārei is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$295 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 40m | NZ$295($180) | every 15 mins | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | NZ$79($48) | once daily | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | NZ$80($49) | on demand | 358km (222 miles) |
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The following major airports near Whangārei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.