There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Horopito by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 3m$172–211Drive 293.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Horopitocar 293.6 km
3h 27m$86–124Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Horopito is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Horopito is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Horopito. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Horopito. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Wellington and Horopito is 331 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Horopito without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Wellington to Horopito, including transfers.
Wellington to Horopito bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Horopito train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Horopito is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Horopito, 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 - Central to Horopito via Whanganui / Wanganui and Ohakune in around 6h 20m.
- 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.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Horopito bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington to Horopito train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Horopito is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Wellington to Horopito.
There are 157+ hotels available in Horopito.