There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
5h 44m$110–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Owhangobus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 49m$17–80Drive 298.6 km
- Drive from Auckland to Whakapapa Rivercar 298.6 km
3h 31m$88–126Fly, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhangobus
6h 13m
Auckland to Whakapapa River by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River is to bus which costs $17 - $80 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $85 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Owhango. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Whakapapa River station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Taumarunui Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Auckland and Whakapapa River is 300 km. The road distance is 298.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River, including transfers.
Auckland to Whakapapa River bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Whakapapa River train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Whakapapa River is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $110 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $80 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whakapapa River, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Owhango 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–80 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- 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 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.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Owhango
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Owhango
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Whakapapa River bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Owhango station.
Auckland to Whakapapa River train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Whakapapa River is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Auckland to Whakapapa River.
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