There are 4 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui by train, car, taxi, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from National Park to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
1h 6m$74–92Drive 57.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunuicar 57.2 km
41 min$17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunuitaxi 57.2 km
41 min$40–55Towncar
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
2h 26m$284–292
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui station. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Taumarunui Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Taumarunui is 67 km. The road distance is 57.2 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Taumarunui Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui is 57 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Tongariro National Park to Taumarunui.
There are 25+ hotels available in Taumarunui.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles
Summit Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 021 784 202
- Website
- summitshuttles.co.nz
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