There are 3 ways to get from Taumarunui to Whanganui River by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2h 53mDrive 169.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Taumarunui to Whanganui Rivercar 169.4 km
2h 4m$50–72Train, drive
- Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
- Drive from Ohakune to Whanganui Rivercar
2h 45m$74–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taumarunui to Whanganui River is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Taumarunui to Whanganui River is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui River. However, there are services departing from Taumarunui and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Taumarunui and Whanganui River is 187 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.
The best way to get from Taumarunui to Whanganui River without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Taumarunui to Whanganui River, including transfers.
Taumarunui to Whanganui River bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Taumarunui station.
Taumarunui to Whanganui River bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taumarunui to Whanganui River is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Taumarunui to Whanganui River.
There are 75+ hotels available in Whanganui River.
What companies run services between Taumarunui, New Zealand and Whanganui River, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganui 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Taumarunui Station to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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