There are 4 ways to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
3h 53m$154–192Drive 235.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune to Paraparaumucar 235.1 km
2h 50m$69–100Bus via Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Paraparaumubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
5h 34mBus
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
5h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune to Paraparaumu. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Paraparaumu via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ohakune to Paraparaumu. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Paraparaumu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ohakune and Paraparaumu is 268 km. The road distance is 235.1 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu, including transfers.
Ohakune to Paraparaumu bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune to Paraparaumu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Palmerston North, which costs and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Paraparaumu, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $110–140 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Paraparaumu via Palmerston North in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Ohakune to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.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 Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Ohakune to Paraparaumu bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Ohakune to Paraparaumu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Paraparaumu is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Ohakune to Paraparaumu.
There are 186+ hotels available in Paraparaumu.