There are 4 ways to get from Pipiriki to Wellington by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pipiriki to Ohakunetaxi
- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 26m$331–399Drive 267.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Pipiriki to Wellingtoncar 267.1 km
3h 41m$88–127Bus
- Take the bus from Raetihi to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 51mDrive, fly
- Drive from Pipiriki to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)car
- Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
4h 48m$160–673
New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pipiriki to Wellington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Pipiriki to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Pipiriki to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Raetihi and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Pipiriki and Wellington is 355 km. The road distance is 267.1 km.
The best way to get from Pipiriki to Wellington without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 26m and costs $330 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Pipiriki to Wellington, including transfers.
Pipiriki to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Raetihi station.
Pipiriki to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pipiriki to Wellington is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Pipiriki to Wellington.
There are 492+ hotels available in Wellington.
What companies run services between Pipiriki, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Pipiriki to Wellington - Central via Raetihi and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- 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 Raetihi to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
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