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How to get fromAuckland CBD to Ohakuneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Ohakune by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Ohakunetrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 58m
    $188–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakunebus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 40m
    $20–90

  3. Drive 355.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland CBD to Ohakunecar car 355.4 km
    4h 9m
    $104–151

  4. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus bus
    5h 29m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Ohakunebus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 35m

  6. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Ohakunebus bus
    7h 55m

Auckland CBD to Ohakune by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–180 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakune 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–90 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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