There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Ruapehu District by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Ruapehu District is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Ruapehu District is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Raurimu. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Ruapehu District station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Taumarunui Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Hamilton and Ruapehu District is 212 km. The road distance is 191.1 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Ruapehu District without a car is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs .
The bus from Hamilton - Central to Raurimu takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Hamilton to Ruapehu District bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton to Ruapehu District train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Ruapehu District is to bus which takes 3h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Ruapehu District, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Raurimu 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Raurimu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Ruapehu District bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Raurimu station.
Hamilton to Ruapehu District train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Ruapehu District is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Hamilton to Ruapehu District.
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