There are 6 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu by plane, towncar, train, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly to Rotorua, towncar
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
- Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
6h 32m$460–835Drive 336.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehucar 336.4 km
4h 1m$97–140Train
- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
7h$189–237Bus, towncar
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
8h 29m$164–237Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Mount Ruapehu336.4 km
4h 1mFly to Hamilton International Airport, train
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
- Take the train from Hamilton to National Parktrain
6h 55m$498–1,696
Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Mount Ruapehu is 584 km. The road distance is 336.4 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $180 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Mount Ruapehu.
There are 39+ hotels available in Mount Ruapehu.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–170 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Wellington to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Hamilton to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Mount Ruapehu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Mount Ruapehu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.