There are 7 ways to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington by car, plane, train, or bus
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Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
best- Drive from Ōtorohanga to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
3h 31m$122–558Train
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
7h 40m$190–240Bus
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
9h 54mDrive 458.1 km
- Drive from Ōtorohanga to Wellingtoncar 458.1 km
5h 23m$133–192Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihibus
- Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
4h 28m$303–1,530Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus
- Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
5h 26m$123–556Train to Auckland, fly
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
5h 31m$176–447
Ōtorohanga to Wellington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington is to drive and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōtorohanga to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Ōtorohanga and Wellington is 566 km. The road distance is 458.1 km.
The best way to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington, including transfers.
Ōtorohanga to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Otorohanga station.
Ōtorohanga to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Ōtorohanga to Wellington is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs $190 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Ōtorohanga, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–240 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Otorohanga to Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Hamilton International Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–240
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Otorohanga to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to Bell Block
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- Busit
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More Questions & Answers
Ōtorohanga to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Ōtorohanga to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōtorohanga to Wellington is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Ōtorohanga to Wellington.
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