There are 6 ways to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) by car, plane, train, bus, rideshare, or towncar
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Drive to New Plymouth Airport, fly
best- Drive from Raetihi to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)car
- Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
3h 55m$131–572Drive 287 km
cheapest- Drive from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG)car 287 km
3h 27m$83–120Train
- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 43m$183–225Bus
- Take the bus from Raetihi to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington Airportbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raetihi to Wellington-WLG287 km
3h 27mTowncar, towncar to Rotorua, fly
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar
- Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
5h 49m$454–882
New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG). However, there are services departing from Raetihi and arriving at Wellington Airport via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG). However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Raetihi and Wellington Airport (WLG) is 508 km. The road distance is 287 km.
The best way to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG), including transfers.
Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Raetihi station.
Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $180 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Raetihi, New Zealand and Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raetihi to Wellington Airport via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from New Plymouth Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Flights from Rotorua to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Rotorua to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- 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 Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raetihi to Wellington-WLG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
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More Questions & Answers
Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG) is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Raetihi to Wellington Airport (WLG).
There are 488+ hotels available in Wellington Airport (WLG).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raetihi and Wellington Airport (WLG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.