There are 2 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Hamilton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Hamilton is 210 km. The road distance is 216.7 km.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton, including transfers.
Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Hamilton.
There are 453+ hotels available in Hamilton.
What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Hamilton, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $85–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
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