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How to get fromNapier to Mount Ruapehuby bus, shuttle, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Napier to Mount Ruapehu by bus, shuttle, car, or towncar

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Taupo to Mangatepoposhuttle bus
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 230.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Napier to Mount Ruapehucar car 230.2 km
    3h
    $68–98

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    5h 17m

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Map of how to get from Napier to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the bus to Taupo, walk to Taupo, take the shuttle to Mangatepopo, then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu. Alternatively, you can drive from Napier to Mount Ruapehu in around 3h.

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