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How to get fromThames to Tongariro National Parkby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 42m

  2. Drive 296.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thames to Tongariro National Parkcar car 296.9 km
    3h 28m
    $86–125

  3. Bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from Marshall St, Paeroa to Transport Centrebus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    9h 5m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    9h 13m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thames to Tongariro National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 424.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Thames to Tongariro National Park via Marshall St, Paeroa, Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, National Park, National Park, and Whakapapa Village in around 9h 5m.

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