There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongariro National Park to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Owhango and arriving at Papakura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tongariro National Park to Papakura. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Papakura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Papakura is 315 km. The road distance is 305.5 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Owhango station.
Tongariro National Park to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Papakura is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Owhango to Papakura 5 times a week, and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Owhango to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Tongariro National Park to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.
Tongariro National Park to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Papakura is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Tongariro National Park to Papakura.
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