There are 3 ways to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
4h 3m$147–181Drive 236.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Paraparaumu to Ohakunecar 236.6 km
2h 49m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 25m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Paraparaumu to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Paraparaumu and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Paraparaumu and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Paraparaumu and Ohakune is 268 km. The road distance is 236.6 km.
The best way to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $140 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune, including transfers.
Paraparaumu to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Paraparaumu station.
Paraparaumu to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
The best way to get from Paraparaumu to Ohakune is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $140 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Paraparaumu, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–130 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paraparaumu to Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Paraparaumu to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Paraparaumu to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Paraparaumu to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paraparaumu to Ohakune is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Paraparaumu to Ohakune.
There are 157+ hotels available in Ohakune.