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How to get fromTaumarunui to Chateau Tongariroby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Taumarunui to Chateau Tongariro by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Raurimubus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the taxi from Raurimu to Chateau Tongarirotaxi taxi
    32 min

  2. Drive 55.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Chateau Tongarirocar car 55.6 km
    39 min
    $17–24

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    1h
    $74–95

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taumarunui to Chateau Tongarirotaxi taxi 55.6 km
    39 min
    $40–55

  5. Bus, taxi via National Park

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the taxi from National Park to Chateau Tongarirotaxi taxi
    39 min

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  • Distance: 55.7 km
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Chateau Tongariro, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Taumarunui Station to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 50 min.

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