There are 3 ways to get from Porirua to Raetihi by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 47m$159–207Drive 259.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Porirua to Raetihicar 259.2 km
3h 11m$76–110Bus
- Take the bus from Porirua to Palmerston Northbus Wellington - Central - Napier / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Porirua to Raetihi is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Porirua to Raetihi is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $75 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Porirua to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Porirua and arriving at Ohakune via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 $150 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Porirua to Raetihi, including transfers.
Porirua to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Porirua station.
Porirua to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
The best way to get from Porirua to Raetihi is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $150 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.
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 $110–140 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porirua to Raetihi via Palmerston North and Ohakune in around 6h 20m.
- 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
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Porirua to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Porirua to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North 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.