There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Ohakune Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
4h 50m$130–160Drive 287.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Ohakune Stationcar 287.5 km
3h 21m$84–122Bus
- 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 13m
Wellington to Ohakune Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ohakune Station is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ohakune Station is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ohakune Station. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Ohakune via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Wellington and Ohakune Station is 314 km. The road distance is 287.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ohakune Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $130 - $160.
The train from Wellington to Ohakune takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Wellington to Ohakune Station bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Ohakune Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ohakune Station is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $130 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ohakune Station, 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 Station via Whanganui / Wanganui and Ohakune in around 6h 13m.
- 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 Station bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Wellington to Ohakune Station train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ohakune Station is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Wellington to Ohakune Station.
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