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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hamilton to Whakapapa

Composite routes from Hamilton to Whakapapa

Cheapest
5 h 36 min
Car
474 km.
from $26
Other
5 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $309.42
10 h
338 km.
from $112.48
6 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $188.48
6 h 24 min
Plane
337 km.
from $208.48
5 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $194.21
7 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $174.64

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$195.65

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Auckland to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$239.13
Plane from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from Auckland to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$239.13

Air Chathams

Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Auckland to Paraparaumu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$23.91–$260.87

Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa

Phone:
+64 6 370 6600
Email:
Website:
tranzit.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Mt
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.07

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$46.74

InterCity Link

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.61–$16.30

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$86.96–$103.26

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Wellington Station to Solway
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa is to bus which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs $206.52 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

The distance between Hamilton and Whakapapa is 576 km. The road distance is 474.1 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Whakapapa without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa without a car is to bus which takes 10h and costs $65.22 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa, including transfers.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Whakapapa is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs $108.70 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 10h.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Whakapapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Whakapapa is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Hamilton to Whakapapa.

Where can I stay near Whakapapa?

There are 53+ hotels available in Whakapapa. Prices start at $60.24 per night.
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