There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Rangataua by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
6h 2m$188–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 47m$60–144Drive 361.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Rangatauacar 361.9 km
4h 15m$106–153Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
5h 36mFly to Palmerston, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Ohakunebus
8h 2m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rangataua is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rangataua is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Rangataua. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Rangataua. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Auckland and Rangataua is 364 km. The road distance is 361.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Rangataua without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Auckland to Rangataua, including transfers.
Auckland to Rangataua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Rangataua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Rangataua is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $180 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rangataua, 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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- 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
- $140–180
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Rangataua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ohakune station.
Auckland to Rangataua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Rangataua is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Auckland to Rangataua.
There are 157+ hotels available in Rangataua.





