What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 2h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata?

The fastest way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $95.

How far is it from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata?

The distance between Mount Ruapehu and Matamata is 273 km. The road distance is 210.9 km.

How do I travel from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 10m and costs $460 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Ruapehu to Matamata is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata.

Where can I stay near Matamata?

There are 72+ hotels available in Matamata.

Mount Ruapehu to Matamata - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and towncar

There are 3 ways to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata by train, taxi, car, towncar, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from National Park to HamiltonNorthern Explorer
2. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Matamata
4h 10m
$469–582
Drive 210.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata210.9 km
2h 27m
$63–91
Towncar, bus
1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangi
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua
3. Take the bus from Rotorua to Matamata
5h 20m
$374–427

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata.

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Distance: 273.3 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Mount Ruapehu, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata. However, you can take the taxi to National Park, take the train to Hamilton, then take the taxi to Matamata. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Ruapehu to Matamata in around 2h 27m.

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