There are 2 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Wellington is 360 km. The road distance is 328.8 km.
The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington, including transfers.
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Mount Ruapehu to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Wellington is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Wellington.
There are 485+ hotels available in Wellington.
What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–170 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
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