There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Pirongia by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Hamilton International Airport
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
2h 54m$393–1,031Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
10h 47m$85–167Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
8h 10m$293–357Drive 485.5 km
- Drive from Wellington to Pirongiacar 485.5 km
5h 41m$163–235Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Pirongiacar
4h 9m$123–621Fly to Auckland, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
5h 36m$244–561
Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Pirongia is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Pirongia is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $390 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Pirongia. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Pirongia. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Otorohanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Wellington and Pirongia is 417 km. The road distance is 485.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Pirongia without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs $290 - $360.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Wellington to Pirongia, including transfers.
Wellington to Pirongia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Pirongia train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Pirongia is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $390 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $360 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Pirongia, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–220 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Hamilton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–370
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–220
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- InterCity Link
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Booking & Getting There
Wellington to Pirongia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Wellington to Pirongia train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Pirongia is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Wellington to Pirongia.
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