There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Porirua by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
4h 43m$152–194Drive 266 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune to Poriruacar 266 km
3h 12m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumubus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Porirua is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Porirua is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune to Porirua. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Paraparaumu via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ohakune to Porirua station. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Porirua Station via Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Ohakune and Porirua is 299 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Porirua without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ohakune to Porirua, including transfers.
Ohakune to Porirua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune to Porirua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Porirua is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $150 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Porirua, 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 Porirua Station via Whanganui / Wanganui, Paraparaumu, and Paraparaumu Station in around 6h 29m.
- 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
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Ohakune to Porirua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Ohakune to Porirua train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Porirua is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ohakune to Porirua.
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