There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu by plane, bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus, taxi
best- 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
4h 14mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 34m$74–141Train
- Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
7h 5m$167–220Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Mount Ruapehu325.2 km
3h 52mDrive 325.2 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehucar 325.2 km
3h 52m$94–136Fly to Taupo, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane AKL - TUO
- Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
4h 57m$306–629Fly to Rotorua, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
6h 2m$443–762
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at National Park via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Manukau Train Station 1 and arriving at National Park via Puhinui Train Station 2 and Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Mount Ruapehu is 484 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), 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 Manukau City to National Park 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–80 and the journey takes 5h 44m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- 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 Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Mount Ruapehu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Taupo Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
- 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
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mount Ruapehu.
There are 39+ hotels available in Mount Ruapehu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Mount Ruapehu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.