There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus
- Take the taxi from New Plymouth to Mount Taranakitaxi
8h 43m$375–480Drive 225.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranakicar 225.6 km
2h 43m$66–94Bus
- Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Midhurstbus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
9h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Midhurst via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Mount Taranaki is 403 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 43m and costs $370 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from National Park station.
Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki.
There are 54+ hotels available in Mount Taranaki.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Mount Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tongariro National Park to Mount Taranaki via Whakapapa Village, National Park, National Park, Palmerston North, and Midhurst in around 9h 49m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from National Park to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Midhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $230–280
Energy City Cabs
- Phone
- +64 800 141 525
New Plymouth Taxis
- Phone
- +64 6 757 3000
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