Wellington to Taupo

Wellington to Taupo

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Wellington to Taupo Schedule

Wellington to Taupo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy 07:40 - 11:35NZD 276.67
Jetstar Airways Economy 08:30 - 17:40NZD 350.31
Air New Zealand Economy 10:45 - 17:40NZD 431.64
Jetstar Airways Economy 12:30 - 17:40NZD 238.46
Air New Zealand Economy 14:15 - 17:40NZD 383.10
Jetstar Airways Economy 17:40 - 08:40NZD 368
Air New Zealand Economy 18:55 - 11:35NZD 243.18
Air New Zealand Economy 20:00 - 08:55NZD 426.29

Transportation from Wellington to Taupo

Facts about the transport from Wellington to Taupo

Cheapest Transport$54
Fastest Transport6h 24m
Earliest Departure7:40 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day5
Distance320 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group, Jetstar Airways

How to get from Wellington to Taupo

Travelling between Wellington and Taupo is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 138.97 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 53.74.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Taupo?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 26 hours to travel between Wellington and Taupo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Wellington and Taupo. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h 24m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 15m to reach Taupo.

How much does it cost to get from Wellington to Taupo?

Travelling between Wellington and Taupo can be as cheap as USD 53.74 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 138.97 if you buy a Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Wellington and Taupo ?

  • 4 by flight from Wellington to Taupo starting from 07:40 Wellington Airport until 21:10 Wellington Airport
  • 1 from Wellington to Taupo starting from 09:15 Wellington Central until 09:15 Wellington Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Wellington to Taupo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Wellington to Taupo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Wellington and Taupo

InterCity Group

What is the most popular transport to get from Wellington to Taupo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus