There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
4h 53m$172–211Drive 286.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Ohakunecar 286.5 km
3h 19m$84–121Bus
- 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 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ohakune is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Wellington and Ohakune is 317 km. The road distance is 286.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Wellington to Ohakune, including transfers.
Wellington to Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ohakune is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Wellington, 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 - Central to Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 10m.
- 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 Ohakune bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington to Ohakune train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ohakune is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Wellington to Ohakune.
There are 157+ hotels available in Ohakune.