There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Ohakune Station by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 55m$130–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 43m$60–144Drive 357.6 km
- Drive from Auckland to Ohakune Stationcar 357.6 km
4h 11m$110–159Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
5h 35mFly to Palmerston, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Ohakunetrain
7h 30m$579–926
Auckland to Ohakune Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Ohakune Station is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Ohakune Station is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Ohakune Station. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Ohakune. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Auckland and Ohakune Station is 358 km. The road distance is 357.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Ohakune Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $170.
The train from Auckland Strand to Ohakune takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Auckland to Ohakune Station bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Ohakune Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Ohakune Station is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Ohakune Station, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Ohakune Station bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ohakune station.
Auckland to Ohakune Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Ohakune Station is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Auckland to Ohakune Station.
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