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How to get fromTauranga to Mount Ruapehuby bus, train, towncar, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Mount Ruapehu by bus, train, towncar, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 6m
    $157–198

  2. Drive 243.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tauranga to Mount Ruapehucar car 243.3 km
    2h 46m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Turangibus bus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    7h 16m

  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 17m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tauranga to Mount Ruapehu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Mount Ruapehu. However, you can take the bus to Hamilton - Central, walk to Hamilton, take the train to National Park, then take the taxi to Mount Ruapehu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Whakapapa Village via Turangi, Tūrangi, National Park, and National Park in around 7h 16m.

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