There are 7 ways to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe by train, bus, car, plane, or towncar
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 Ohakune to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
6h 16m$168–219Drive 343 km
cheapest- Drive from Waiouru to Pukekohecar 343 km
3h 46m$104–150Bus
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohebus 21
7h 40mDrive to Wanganui Airport, fly
- Drive from Waiouru to Wanganui Airport (WAG)car
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
4h 19m$195–325Bus, towncar, train
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Turangibus
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
- Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain
7h 49mBus, towncar to Taupo, fly
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Turangibus
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taupo Airporttowncar
- Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Auckland (AKL)plane TUO - AKL
5h 28mBus to Palmerston, fly
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
6h 40m
Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Waiouru to Pukekohe. However, there are services departing from Waiouru and arriving at 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Waiouru to Pukekohe station. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Pukekohe Train Station 3 via Papakura Train Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Waiouru and Pukekohe is 375 km. The road distance is 343 km.
The best way to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe, including transfers.
Waiouru to Pukekohe bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waiouru station.
Waiouru to Pukekohe train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Waiouru to Pukekohe is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs $160 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Waiouru, New Zealand and Pukekohe, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–160 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waiouru to 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe via Hamilton - Central and Transport Centre in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Taupo to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Taumarunui Station to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–120
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waiouru to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waiouru to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waiouru to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waiouru to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Transport Centre to 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taupo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
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Booking & Getting There
Waiouru to Pukekohe bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Waiouru to Pukekohe train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waiouru to Pukekohe is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Waiouru to Pukekohe.
There are 92+ hotels available in Pukekohe.







