How to get fromPlateau Lodge, National Park to Wellingtonby train, towncar, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Plateau Lodge, National Park to Wellington by train, towncar, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 27m
$140–170
Drive 314.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Plateau Lodge, National Park to Wellingtoncar 314.3 km
3h 41m
$91–131
Towncar, bus
1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
2. Take the bus from Turangi to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 6m
$114–165
Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from National Park to Hamiltontrain
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
6h 21m
$450–1,725
Towncar, towncar to Rotorua, fly
1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar
3. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
6h
$418–842

Plateau Lodge, National Park to Wellington by foot and train

3Weekly Services

5h 27mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.2 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Plateau Lodge, National Park, 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.

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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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