There are 3 ways to get from Waikanae to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 9m$142–191Drive 228.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Waikanae to Ohakunecar 228.8 km
2h 43m$70–101Bus
- Take the bus from Waikanae to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 20m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waikanae to Ohakune is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Waikanae to Ohakune is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikanae to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Waikanae and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikanae station to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Waikanae Station and arriving at Ohakune via Paraparaumu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Waikanae and Ohakune is 276 km. The road distance is 228.8 km.
The best way to get from Waikanae to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Waikanae to Ohakune, including transfers.
Waikanae to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waikanae station.
Waikanae to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
The best way to get from Waikanae to Ohakune is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $140 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Waikanae, New Zealand and Ohakune, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waikanae to Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 5h 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
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waikanae to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Waikanae to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Waikanae to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikanae to Ohakune is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Waikanae to Ohakune.
There are 156+ hotels available in Ohakune.