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How to get fromAuckland to Whakapapa Villageby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Whakapapa Village by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 36m
    $177–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 29m
    $73–135

  3. Drive 335.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Whakapapa Villagecar car 335.4 km
    3h 55m
    $99–142

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Whakapapa Villagetaxi taxi
    6h 3m

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, 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.

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