There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
8h 12m$146–200Drive 219.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tongariro National Park to New Plymouthcar 219.3 km
3h 29m$63–91Bus
- Take the bus from National Park to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLYbus Palmerston North - New Plymouth
9h 54m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Taranaki is 349 km. The road distance is 219.3 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from National Park station.
Tongariro National Park to Taranaki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Taranaki is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Tongariro National Park to Taranaki.
There are 232+ hotels available in Taranaki.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Tongariro National Park to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY via Whakapapa Village, National Park, National Park, and Palmerston North in around 9h 54m.
- 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 Boys High STUDENTS ONLY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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 New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- InterCity
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.