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How to get fromMatamata to Mount Ruapehuby taxi, train, car, bus, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Matamata to Mount Ruapehu by taxi, train, car, bus, or towncar

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Hamiltontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 5m
    $475–578

  2. Drive 210.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Mount Ruapehucar car 210.8 km
    2h 27m
    $62–89

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    4h 57m

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Map of how to get from Matamata to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the taxi to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu. Alternatively, you can drive from Matamata to Mount Ruapehu in around 2h 27m.

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