There are 3 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Auckland by train, towncar, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from National Park to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
5h 41m$174–222Drive 335.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Whakapapa Village to Aucklandcar 335.4 km
3h 55m$99–142Towncar, bus
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
- Take the bus from Turangi to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
7h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whakapapa Village to Auckland is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Whakapapa Village to Auckland is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Whakapapa Village to Auckland. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Whakapapa Village and Auckland is 345 km. The road distance is 335.4 km.
The best way to get from Whakapapa Village to Auckland without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Whakapapa Village to Auckland, including transfers.
Whakapapa Village to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Whakapapa Village to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whakapapa Village to Auckland is 335 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Whakapapa Village to Auckland.
There are 2259+ hotels available in Auckland.
What companies run services between Whakapapa Village, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Turangi to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
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