There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
5h 49m$168–207Drive 343.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossingcar 343.3 km
3h 47m$106–153Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
6h 54mTrain, fly to Taupo, towncar
- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane AKL - TUO
- Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
4h 57m$224–647Train, towncar
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar
7h 5m$311–366Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Tongariro Alpine Crossingcar
5h 18m$124–532Fly to Rotorua, towncar
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
6h 2m$364–777
Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Turangi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Auckland and Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 363 km. The road distance is 343.3 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing, including transfers.
Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Turangi twice daily, and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–420
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- 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
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- 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 Taumarunui to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Turangi station.
Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Auckland to Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
There are 130+ hotels available in Tongariro Alpine Crossing.