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How to get fromTauranga to Chateau Tongariroby bus, towncar, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Chateau Tongariro by bus, towncar, train, or car

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  1. Bus, towncar

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 241.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Chateau Tongarirocar car 241.4 km
    2h 43m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 3m
    $157–198

  4. Bus, towncar via Rotorua Airport (ROT)

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    5h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tauranga to Chateau Tongariro.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Chateau Tongariro. However, you can take the bus to Turangi, walk to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, then take the taxi to Chateau Tongariro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Chateau Tongariro via Hamilton - Central, Hamilton, and National Park in around 6h 3m.

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