There are 3 ways to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 30m$123–159Drive 264.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Browns Bay to Ohakunecar 264.3 km
3h 6m$89–128Bus
- Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 56m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Browns Bay station to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Mana Station and arriving at Ohakune via Paraparaumu and Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Browns Bay station to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Mana Station and arriving at Ohakune via Paraparaumu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Browns Bay and Ohakune is 294 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune, including transfers.
Browns Bay to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Paraparaumu station.
Browns Bay to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
The best way to get from Browns Bay to Ohakune is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Browns Bay, Wellington, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mana Station to Ohakune via Paraparaumu and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- 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
Browns Bay to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Browns Bay to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Browns Bay to Ohakune is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Browns Bay to Ohakune.
There are 156+ hotels available in Ohakune.