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How to get fromPukekohe to Whakapapa Villageby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pukekohe to Whakapapa Village by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 5m
    $164–211

  2. Drive 297.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pukekohe to Whakapapa Villagecar car 297.4 km
    3h 30m
    $87–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    8h 22m

  4. Fly, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ohakune to Whakapapa Villagetaxi taxi
    6h 9m

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Whakapapa Village via Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, National Park, and National Park in around 8h 22m.

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