There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune Station to Wellington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
4h 45m$130–160Drive 287.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune Station to Wellingtoncar 287.5 km
3h 21m$84–122Bus
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 32m
Ohakune Station to Wellington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune Station to Wellington is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune Station to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune Station to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ohakune Station and Wellington is 314 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune Station to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $160.
The train from Ohakune to Wellington takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Ohakune Station to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune Station to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Ohakune Station to Wellington is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Ohakune Station, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ohakune Station to Wellington - Central via Ohakune and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 32m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Ohakune Station to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Ohakune Station to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune Station to Wellington is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Ohakune Station to Wellington.
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