There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park 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 36m$177–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 29m$73–135Drive 335.5 km
- Drive from Auckland to Tongariro National Parkcar 335.5 km
3h 55m$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 Tongariro National Parktaxi
6h 3m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tongariro National Park. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Tongariro National Park. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Auckland and Tongariro National Park is 346 km. The road distance is 335.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park, including transfers.
Auckland to Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Tongariro National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tongariro National Park is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, 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
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
- 34 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 Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Auckland to Tongariro National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Tongariro National Park is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Auckland to Tongariro National Park.
There are 39+ hotels available in Tongariro National Park.