There are 2 ways to get from Whakapapa Village to Wellington by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Whakapapa Village to Wellington is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Whakapapa Village to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Whakapapa Village to Wellington. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Whakapapa Village and Wellington is 359 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
The best way to get from Whakapapa Village to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Whakapapa Village to Wellington, including transfers.
Whakapapa Village to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
Whakapapa Village to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whakapapa Village to Wellington is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Whakapapa Village to Wellington.
There are 486+ hotels available in Wellington.
What companies run services between Whakapapa Village, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–170 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
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