There are 2 ways to get from Porirua to Raetihi by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Porirua to Raetihi is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Porirua to Raetihi is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct train from Porirua station to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Porirua Station and arriving at Ohakune via Paraparaumu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Porirua and Raetihi is 310 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.
The best way to get from Porirua to Raetihi without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Porirua to Raetihi, including transfers.
Porirua to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
Porirua to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Porirua to Raetihi is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Porirua to Raetihi.
There are 153+ hotels available in Raetihi.
What companies run services between Porirua, New Zealand and Raetihi, 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.
- 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
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