There are 4 ways to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu by bus, towncar, train, or car
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Bus, towncar
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
7h 22m$156–230Drive 298.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Masterton to Mount Ruapehucar 298.7 km
3h 31m$87–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the train from Palmerston North to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
7h 48m$156–180Train
- Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
8h 14m$212–267
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $85 - $130.
The distance between Masterton and Mount Ruapehu is 377 km. The road distance is 298.7 km.
The best way to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu without a car is to bus and towncar which takes 7h 22m and costs $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Mount Ruapehu is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu.
There are 42+ hotels available in Mount Ruapehu.
What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Masterton to Mount Ruapehu via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, Wellington, and National Park in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- metlink.org.nz
Train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.metlink.org.nz
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- tranzit.co.nz
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://tranzit.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- mywakayourwaka@gmail.com
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
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