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How to get fromWaiouru to Papakuraby train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

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There are 7 ways to get from Waiouru to Papakura by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ohakune to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 45m
    $164–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waiouru to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    6h 37m
    $22–72

  3. Drive  351.2 km

    1. Drive from Waiouru to Papakuracar car 351.2 km
    3h 53m
    $107–154

  4. Drive to Wanganui Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Waiouru to Wanganui Airport (WAG)car car
    2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WAG - AKL
    3h 58m
    $192–322

  5. Bus, towncar, train

    1. Take the bus from Waiouru to Turangibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    3. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train
    7h 19m

  6. Bus, towncar to Taupo, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waiouru to Turangibus bus
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taupo Airporttowncar towncar
    3. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TUO - AKL
    5h 7m

  7. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waiouru to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane PMR - AKL
    6h 20m

Waiouru to Papakura by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Waiouru, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waiouru to Manukau City twice daily. Tickets cost $16–70 and the journey takes 5h 59m.

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