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How to get fromWellington to Whakapapa Villageby train, bus, towncar, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 31m
    $182–224

  2. Drive 328.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wellington to Whakapapa Villagecar car 328.8 km
    3h 51m
    $95–137

  3. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    7h
    $156–221

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 359.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, 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.

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