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How to get fromTaumarunui to Tongariro National Parkby train, bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Taumarunui to Tongariro National Park by train, bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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

  2. Drive 57.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taumarunui to Tongariro National Parkcar car 57.3 km
    41 min
    $17–24

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Taumarunui to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take a shuttle bus from National Park to Whakapapa Villageshuttle bus
    1h 49m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taumarunui to Tongariro National Parktaxi taxi 57.3 km
    41 min
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 66.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, 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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