There are 3 ways to get from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
5h 38m$168–207Drive 334.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Parnell to Mount Ruapehucar 334.2 km
3h 56m$102–146Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
- Take the taxi from Ohakune to Mount Ruapehutaxi
6h 17m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Parnell and Mount Ruapehu is 346 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.
The best way to get from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu, including transfers.
Parnell to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
Parnell to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parnell to Mount Ruapehu is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Parnell to Mount Ruapehu.
There are 42+ hotels available in Mount Ruapehu.
What companies run services between Parnell, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles
Summit Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 021 784 202
- Website
- summitshuttles.co.nz
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