How to travel from Whitianga to Tauranga, New Zealand
The distance between Whitianga and Tauranga is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 34min.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Whitianga to Tauranga by taxi, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tauranga → Whitianga if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Whitianga Airport then fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport.
- Duration34min
- Flight time30min
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Tauranga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Tauranga by taxi, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then fly which costs around NZ$190 ($115) and will take around 34min.
The distance between Whitianga and Tauranga is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 34min to get from Whitianga and Tauranga by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Tauranga is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 34min and will set you back approx NZ$190 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Tauranga, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$190 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Tauranga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Whitianga Airport then fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport. instead which will take 34min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Tauranga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Whitianga Airport then fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport. instead which will take 34min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Tauranga. We recommend that you take a taxi to Whitianga Airport then fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport. instead which will take 34min.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Whitianga and Tauranga. The distance is around 167km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Tauranga is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 34min and will usually cost around NZ$190 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whitianga and Tauranga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane | 34min | NZ$190($115) | once daily | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | NZ$47($29) | on demand | 167km (104 miles) |
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Airports near Tauranga
The following major airports near Tauranga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Tauranga
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 49km (30 miles) from Tauranga
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Tauranga