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How to get fromŌtorohanga to Waikanaeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ōtorohanga to Waikanae by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    7h 7m
    $183–312

  2. Drive 400.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ōtorohanga to Waikanaecar car 400.3 km
    4h 47m
    $116–167

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    8h 49m

  4. Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Drive from Ōtorohanga to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TRG - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 58m
    $135–669

  5. Fly Hamilton International Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    $306–1,631

  6. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $136–667

  7. Train to Auckland, fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    6h 28m
    $273–511

  8. Train to Auckland, fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    8h 2m

Ōtorohanga to Waikanae by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Ōtorohanga, New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–220 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otorohanga to Waikanae via Palmerston North in around 8h 49m.

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