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How to get fromWellington to Whakapapaby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Whakapapa by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Solway Stationtrain train Wrl
    2. Take the taxi from Solway Station to Whakapapataxi taxi
    2h 4m
    $104–125

  2. Drive 120.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wellington to Whakapapacar car 120.4 km
    1h 43m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Levinbus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport / ...
    2. Drive from Levin to Whakapapacar car
    3h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Whakapapa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Whakapapa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Whakapapa. However, you can take the train to Solway Station then take the taxi to Whakapapa. Alternatively, you can drive from Wellington to Whakapapa in around 1h 43m.

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