There are 3 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Palmerston North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Palmerston North is 224 km. The road distance is 208.1 km.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North, including transfers.
Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from National Park station.
Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Palmerston North, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Palmerston North 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from National Park to Palmerston North 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Palmerston North.
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