How to travel from Westport to Taupo, New Zealand
The distance between Westport and Taupo is around 596km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Westport to Taupo by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Taupo → Westport if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Westport (WSZ) to Taupo (TUO).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costNZ$805($490)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Taupo.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$195($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Taupō.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$210($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Westport and Taupo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Westport to Taupo by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$195 ($120) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$805 ($490).
The distance between Westport and Taupo is around 596km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Westport and Taupo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Taupo is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$805 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Taupo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$195 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Westport and Taupo. We recommend that you fly from Westport (WSZ) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Westport and Taupo. We recommend that you fly from Westport (WSZ) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Westport and Taupo. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and arrive at Taupo (TUO) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Westport to Taupo. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Westport to Taupo typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Westport (WSZ) and and arrive into Taupo (TUO).
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 Westport to Taupo. We recommend that you fly from Westport (WSZ) to Taupo (TUO). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Taupo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$805 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Westport and Taupo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 10m | NZ$805($490) | on demand | 596km (370 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 45m | NZ$195($120) | 3 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
| Bus to Nelson, ferry | 15h 50m | NZ$195($120) | 3 times a week | 841km (523 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 40m | NZ$210($130) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
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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