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How to get fromWhakapapa Village to Taumarunuiby train, car, taxi, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Taumarunui by train, car, taxi, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    1h 6m
    $74–92

  2. Drive 57.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whakapapa Village to Taumarunuicar car 57.1 km
    40 min
    $17–24

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whakapapa Village to Taumarunuitaxi taxi 57.1 km
    40 min
    $40–55

  4. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2h 26m
    $284–292

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Whakapapa Village, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 55 min.

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