There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 44m$161–202Drive 268.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune to Upper Huttcar 268.9 km
3h 29m$92–132Bus
- 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
7h 55m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Trentham Station via Whanganui / Wanganui and Wellington Station - Platform 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ohakune to Upper Hutt station. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Trentham Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Ohakune and Upper Hutt is 349 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt, including transfers.
Ohakune to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Upper Hutt is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Upper Hutt, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Upper Hutt via Whanganui / Wanganui, Wellington Station - Platform 10, and Trentham Station in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- 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 Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Ohakune to Upper Hutt bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Ohakune to Upper Hutt train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Upper Hutt is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ohakune to Upper Hutt.
There are 202+ hotels available in Upper Hutt.