There are 3 ways to get from Waihi to Ohakune by car, train, bus, 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.
Drive, train
best- Drive from Waihi to Hamiltoncar
- Take the train from Hamilton to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
4h 54m$159–207Drive 317.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Waihi to Ohakunecar 317.7 km
3h 52m$98–141Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Waihi to Manukau Citybus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
7h 17m
Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waihi to Ohakune is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Waihi to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Waihi and Ohakune is 320 km. The road distance is 317.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Waihi to Ohakune, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Waihi to Ohakune is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Waihi to Ohakune.
There are 156+ hotels available in Ohakune.
What companies run services between Waihi, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Waihi to Ohakune. However, you can drive to Hamilton, take the train to Ohakune, then take the taxi to Ohakune. Alternatively, you can drive from Waihi to Ohakune in around 3h 52m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–270
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–110
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waihi to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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