There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro by train, bus, towncar, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
5h 30m$182–224Drive 327.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Chateau Tongarirocar 327.3 km
3h 49m$96–139Bus, towncar
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
6h 59m$156–221
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Wellington and Chateau Tongariro is 358 km. The road distance is 327.3 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro, including transfers.
Wellington to Chateau Tongariro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
Wellington to Chateau Tongariro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Chateau Tongariro is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Wellington to Chateau Tongariro.
There are 44+ hotels available in Chateau Tongariro.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Chateau Tongariro, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
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