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How to get fromTongariro National Park to Thamesby train, bus, towncar, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    7h 54m

  2. Drive 297 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tongariro National Park to Thamescar car 297 km
    3h 28m
    $86–125

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    8h 31m

  4. Train, bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the train from National Park to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from 116 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui to Transport Centrebus bus 25
    3. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    10h 11m
    $131–148

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 424.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Tongariro National Park to Thames. However, you can take the taxi to National Park, take the train to Papakura, take the train to Puhinui Train Station 1, take the train to Manukau Train Station 1, walk to Manukau City, then take the bus to Thames. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tongariro National Park to Thames via National Park, Tūrangi, Rotorua Airport, Rotorua Airport, and Tauranga in around 8h 31m.

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