There are 3 ways to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Palmerston North to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Palmerston North to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Palmerston North and Raetihi is 192 km. The road distance is 159.9 km.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi, including transfers.
Palmerston North to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.
Palmerston North to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Palmerston North station.
The best way to get from Palmerston North to Raetihi is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $120 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Raetihi, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Palmerston North to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Ohakune 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Palmerston North to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Ohakune station.
Palmerston North to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Raetihi is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Palmerston North to Raetihi.
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