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How to get fromHamilton to Rototunaby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Rototuna by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Ohakunetrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Ohakune to Rototunacar car
    6h 56m
    $148–196

  2. Bus, fly to New Plymouth Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane AKL - NPL
    3. Drive from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Rototunacar car
    7h 3m
    $113–472

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Raetihibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Drive from Raetihi to Rototunacar car
    7h 41m

  4. Drive 400.6 km

    1. Drive from Hamilton to Rototunacar car 400.6 km
    6h 1m
    $117–169

  5. Bus, fly to Wanganui Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    3. Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Rototunacar car
    6h 6m
    $189–347

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Rototuna, Taranaki, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Rototuna. However, you can take the train to Ohakune then drive to Rototuna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton - Central to Rototuna via Raetihi in around 7h 41m.

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