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How to get fromOhakune to Paraparaumuby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ohakune to Paraparaumu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ohakune to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 53m
    $144–182
  2. Drive  235.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ohakune to Paraparaumucar car 235.1 km
    2h 50m
    $73–105
  3. Bus via Palmerston North

    1. Take the bus from Ohakune to Palmerston Northbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Paraparaumubus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    5h 34m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus bus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
    5h 39m

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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 $100–130 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Paraparaumu via Palmerston North in around 5h 34m.

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