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How to get fromRuapehu District to Aucklandby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ruapehu District to Auckland by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Owhango to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 55m
    $61–132

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from National Park to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 39m
    $130–170

  3. Drive 310.1 km

    1. Drive from Ruapehu District to Aucklandcar car 310.1 km
    3h 40m
    $92–132

  4. Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Raurimu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    5h 58m

  5. Drive to New Plymouth Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Ruapehu District to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)car car
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPL - AKL
    5h 32m
    $119–533

Ruapehu District to Auckland by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Ruapehu District, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Owhango to Auckland - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–80 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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