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How to get fromAuckland to Taumarunuiby train, bus, car, plane or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Taumarunui by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui StationtrainNorthern Explorer
    4h 40m
    $110–140
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to TaumarunuibusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 5m
    $5–70
  3. Drive 278.8 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Taumarunuicar278.8 km
    3h 15m
    $86–124
  4. Fly, towncar

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)planeAKL - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
    5h 25m
    $304–662

Auckland to Taumarunui by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Taumarunui 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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