There are 4 ways to get from Raurimu to Taumarunui by train, car, taxi, or towncar
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Train
best- Take the train from National Park to Taumarunui StationNorthern Explorer
2h 4m$35–81Drive 37.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Raurimu to Taumarunui37.1 km
27 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Raurimu to Taumarunui37.1 km
27 min$40–55Towncar
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangi
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
3h 11m$245–281
Raurimu to Taumarunui by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raurimu to Taumarunui is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Raurimu to Taumarunui is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $11 - $17.
The distance between Raurimu and Taumarunui is 57 km. The road distance is 37.1 km.
The best way to get from Raurimu to Taumarunui without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Raurimu to Taumarunui, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Raurimu to Taumarunui is 37 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Raurimu to Taumarunui.
There are 21+ hotels available in Taumarunui.
What companies run services between Raurimu, New Zealand and Taumarunui, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Taumarunui Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 55 min.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- mywakayourwaka@gmail.com
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
Summit Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 021 784 202
- Website
- summitshuttles.co.nz
Ruapehu Scenic Shuttles
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