Fares · Tauranga
Tauranga bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Tauranga: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs NZ$3.10 (one trip on urban buses).
Tickets
- Bee Card — within Tauranga One trip on urban busesAdult fare on a registered Bee Card. Cash NZ$4.00. Community Connect NZ$1.60, tertiary NZ$1.90 (cash NZ$2.30). Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$3.10
Passes and cards
- Tauranga Daysaver Unlimited urban bus travel for one daySame price with Bee Card or cash; excludes Te Puke and OnDemand services. Child Daysaver NZ$6.40. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$8.90
Discounts and free travel
- Child / youth (5–18) — Free with a registered Bee Card on Bayhopper buses on school-term weekdays before 9 am and 2:30–6 pm; NZ$1.90 at other times. Cash NZ$2.30. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
- Free travel — Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays (NZ$1.90 before 9 am). Accessibility Concession holders free at all times. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- How to pay — Tag on and off with a registered Bee Card for the lower fares and concessions, or pay cash on board. Community Connect gives half the adult fare with a registered Bee Card. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Tauranga?
Bee Card — within Tauranga: NZ$3.10 (one trip on urban buses).
Is there a day pass in Tauranga?
Yes — Tauranga Daysaver: NZ$8.90.
Who travels free or at a discount in Tauranga?
Child / youth (5–18): Free with a registered Bee Card on Bayhopper buses on school-term weekdays before 9 am and 2:30–6 pm; NZ$1.90 at other times. Cash NZ$2.30. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24. Free travel: Children under 5 (no Bee Card needed). SuperGold card holders with a registered Bee Card after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays (NZ$1.90 before 9 am). Accessibility Concession holders free at all times. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Tauranga?
How to pay: Tag on and off with a registered Bee Card for the lower fares and concessions, or pay cash on board. Community Connect gives half the adult fare with a registered Bee Card. Current BayBus fares, checked 2026-10-24.
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Prices checked on 24 October 2026.