There are 2 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt is to drive which takes 4h and costs $90 - $130.
No, there is no direct train from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Trentham Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Upper Hutt is 389 km. The road distance is 311.1 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Tongariro National Park to Upper Hutt.
There are 206+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–170 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
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