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How to get fromPaihia to Mount Ruapehuby bus, train, car, plane, towncar or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Paihia to Mount Ruapehu by bus, train, car, plane, towncar, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to AlbanybusAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National ParktrainNorthern Explorer
    11h 7m
    $177–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - CentralbusAuckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National ParkbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    12h 39m
    $65–193

  3. Drive 560.8 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Mount Ruapehucar560.8 km
    6h 42m
    $169–243

  4. Fly, towncar

    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Taupo (TUO)planeKKE - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
    6h 57m
    $414–855

  5. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to AucklandshuttlePaihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to National ParkbusAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
    20h 29m
    $249–359

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Taupo (TUO) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Paihia to Whakapapa Village via Auckland - Central, National Park, and National Park in around 12h 39m.

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