There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
6h 20m$179–227Drive 293.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakunecar 293.7 km
3h 28m$85–122Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 40mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Ohakune293.7 km
3h 28mFly, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
- Take the bus from Kihikihi to Ohakunebus
7h 30m
Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Wellington Airport and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Ohakune is 326 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $170 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Airport to Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- 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
Bus from Kihikihi to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Ohakune.
There are 160+ hotels available in Ohakune.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Ohakune. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.