There are 4 ways to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu by train, bus, towncar, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 46m$132–157Drive 227.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Waiouru to Te Awamutucar 227.7 km
2h 35m$67–97Bus, towncar
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Turangibus
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Te Awamutubus
5h 23mBus
- Take the bus from Waiouru to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
5h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Waiouru to Te Awamutu. However, there are services departing from Waiouru and arriving at Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Waiouru to Te Awamutu. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Otorohanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Waiouru and Te Awamutu is 233 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.
The best way to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $130 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu, including transfers.
Waiouru to Te Awamutu bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waiouru station.
Waiouru to Te Awamutu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Waiouru to Te Awamutu is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $130 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Waiouru, New Zealand and Te Awamutu, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–95 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waiouru to Hamilton - Central twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–95
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waiouru to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Taumarunui to Te Awamutu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waiouru to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- mywakayourwaka.com
Towncar from Tūrangi to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $140
- Schedules at
- mywakayourwaka.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waiouru to Te Awamutu bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Waiouru to Te Awamutu train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waiouru to Te Awamutu is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Waiouru to Te Awamutu.
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