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How to get fromAuckland to Raetihiby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Raetihi by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Ohakunetrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 9m
    $188–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Raetihibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 59m
    $20–95

  3. Drive  354.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Raetihicar car 354.4 km
    4h 7m
    $107–154

  4. Fly to Wanganui Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the taxi from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Raetihitaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $409–612

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Raetihibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 54m

  6. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    2. Drive from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Raetihicar car
    5h 48m
    $129–532

  7. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Ohakunebus bus
    8h 8m

Auckland to Raetihi by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Raetihi, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Raetihi 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–95 and the journey takes 6h 59m.

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