There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, drive
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
- Drive from Shannon to Whakapapacar
5h 33m$126–171Drive 236.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune to Whakapapacar 236.5 km
2h 58m$72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centrebus Palmerston North - Masterton
5h 39m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune to Whakapapa. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Ohakune and Whakapapa is 316 km. The road distance is 236.5 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ohakune to Whakapapa, including transfers.
Ohakune to Whakapapa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune to Whakapapa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Whakapapa is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ohakune to Whakapapa.
There are 129+ hotels available in Whakapapa.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Whakapapa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Ohakune to Whakapapa via Palmerston North and Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Ohakune to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
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