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How to get fromRuapehu District to Wellingtonby train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruapehu District to Wellington by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 24m
    $140–170

  2. Drive 326 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ruapehu District to Wellingtoncar car 326 km
    3h 51m
    $95–138

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raurimu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    7h 19m

  4. 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 Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    4h 29m
    $122–551

  5. Towncar, towncar to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane ROT - WLG
    6h 49m
    $418–832

  6. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from National Park to Hamiltontrain train
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    7h 16m
    $460–1,725

Ruapehu District to Wellington by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Ruapehu District, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raurimu to Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 7h 19m.

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