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Christchurch to Tongariro National Park

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762 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park

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Cheapest
By car (762 km)
14 h 15 min
762 km.
from $41
Other
Rideshare
14 h 15 min
762 km.
from $9.94
Bus, Plane (Fly to Palmerston)
8 h 32 min
538 km.
from $244.02
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hamilton International Airport)
8 h 56 min
538 km.
from $275.54
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wellington)
10 h 42 min
538 km.
from $175.54
Bus, Plane (Fly to Rotorua)
9 h 22 min
538 km.
from $283.88
Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)
11 h 4 min
538 km.
from $204.76
Bus, Plane (Fly to Hawke'S Bay Airport)
10 h 58 min
538 km.
from $284.13
Bus, Train
11 h 25 min
538 km.
from $310.33

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$280.31
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Waiouru
Ave. Duration:
5h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$43.32
Bus from Rotorua to Turangi
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Napier to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Waitara to Otorohanga
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

Tongariro Expeditions

Phone:
+64 800 501 073
Email:
Website:
tongariroexpeditions.com/
Bus from Taupo to Mangatepopo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$66.01

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to National
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.71–$82.82
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30
Train from Hamilton to National
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.43–$76.45
Train from Papakura to National
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.82–$101.93
Train from Otorohanga to National
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.51–$63.71

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park is to fly and train which costs $130.43 - $293.48 and takes 10h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park?

The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park is to fly and train which takes 8h 32m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 .

How far is it from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park?

The distance between Christchurch and Tongariro National Park is 675 km.

How do I travel from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 47m and costs $228.26 - $532.61 .

How long does it take to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Christchurch to Tongariro National Park, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tongariro National Park?

There are 37+ hotels available in Tongariro National Park. Prices start at $16.89 per night.
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