There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Raetihi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
3h 49m$138–171Drive 235.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Raetihicar 235.4 km
2h 52m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Raetihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 34mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Raetihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Raetihi is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Raetihi is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $65 - $100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Raetihi. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Hamilton and Raetihi is 237 km. The road distance is 235.4 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Raetihi without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Hamilton to Raetihi, including transfers.
Hamilton to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Raetihi is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $130 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Raetihi, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–120 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Raetihi 5 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–120
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Hamilton to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Raetihi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Taumarunui to Raetihi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Raetihi station.
Hamilton to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Raetihi is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Hamilton to Raetihi.
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