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How to get fromTe Awamutu to Mount Ruapehuby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Te Awamutu to Mount Ruapehu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 2m
    $110–183
  2. Drive 186.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Awamutu to Mount Ruapehucar car 186.9 km
    2h 14m
    $54–77
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Te Awamutu to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 29m
    $60–114

Questions & Answers

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Te Awamutu to National Park 5 times a week. Tickets cost $5–60 and the journey takes 3h 9m.

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