What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro is to bus which costs $85 - $180 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro is to fly which takes 3h and costs $430 - $1,800.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Lake Karapiro?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Lake Karapiro. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Cambridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Lake Karapiro?

No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Lake Karapiro. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Hamilton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

The distance between Wellington and Lake Karapiro is 421 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Lake Karapiro without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $410 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Lake Karapiro bus from?

Wellington to Lake Karapiro bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Lake Karapiro train from?

Wellington to Lake Karapiro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

The best way to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro is to fly which takes 3h and costs $430 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $410 - $500 and takes 8h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 9h.

Where does the Wellington to Lake Karapiro bus arrive?

Wellington to Lake Karapiro bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Cambridge station.

Where does the Wellington to Lake Karapiro train arrive?

Wellington to Lake Karapiro train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Lake Karapiro?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Lake Karapiro is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Wellington to Lake Karapiro.

Where can I stay near Lake Karapiro?

There are 490+ hotels available in Lake Karapiro.

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Lake Karapiro by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Hamilton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
3h
$438–1,801
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Cambridgebus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h
$87–172
Train
1. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain Northern Explorer
8h 59m
$415–494
Drive 488.6 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Lake Karapirocar 488.6 km
5h 36m
$143–206
Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Lake Karapirotaxi
3h 39m
$503–1,001

Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

33Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 421.5 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Lake Karapiro, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Hamilton 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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