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How to get fromHamilton to Whakapapa skifieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa skifield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 23m
    $127–158
  2. Drive 223.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Whakapapa skifieldcar car 223.2 km
    2h 47m
    $65–93
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 2m

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What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Whakapapa skifield, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to National Park 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 44m.

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