There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
5h 35m$177–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 19m$58–135Drive 333.8 km
- Drive from Auckland to Chateau Tongarirocar 333.8 km
3h 53m$98–141Fly, 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 Chateau Tongarirotaxi
6h 2m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Auckland and Chateau Tongariro is 344 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro, including transfers.
Auckland to Chateau Tongariro bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Chateau Tongariro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Chateau Tongariro, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 25m. 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 Auckland Strand to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–85
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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 to Chateau Tongariro bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Auckland to Chateau Tongariro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Chateau Tongariro is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Auckland to Chateau Tongariro.
There are 45+ hotels available in Chateau Tongariro.