There are 3 ways to get from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
7h 49m$146–199Drive 219.4 km
cheapest- Drive from New Plymouth to Tongariro National Parkcar 219.4 km
3h 29m$64–92Bus
- Take the bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohangabus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at National Park via Otorohanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Taranaki and Tongariro National Park is 346 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.
The best way to get from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 49m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park, including transfers.
Taranaki to Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.
Taranaki to Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taranaki to Tongariro National Park is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Taranaki to Tongariro National Park.
There are 39+ hotels available in Tongariro National Park.
What companies run services between Taranaki, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Tongariro National Park via Otorohanga, National Park, National Park, and Whakapapa Village in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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