There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
7h 22m$173–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 54m$78–146Drive 352.7 km
- Drive from Albany to Mount Ruapehucar 352.7 km
4h 8m$102–147Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
- Take the taxi from Ohakune to Mount Ruapehutaxi
6h 34m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany station to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Stop B Albany Bus Station and arriving at National Park via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Waitemata Train Station 4 and arriving at National Park via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Albany and Mount Ruapehu is 365 km. The road distance is 352.7 km.
The best way to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu, including transfers.
Albany to Mount Ruapehu bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Albany to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Albany to Mount Ruapehu is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $170 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Albany, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to National Park 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18–85 and the journey takes 6h 9m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles
Summit Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 021 784 202
- Website
- summitshuttles.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Mount Ruapehu bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Albany to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Mount Ruapehu is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Albany to Mount Ruapehu.
There are 39+ hotels available in Mount Ruapehu.