There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Pōrangahau by bus, taxi, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waipukuraubus Wellington - Central - Napier
- Take the taxi from Waipukurau to Pōrangahautaxi
4h 47m$122–186Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Drive from Palmerston North to Pōrangahaucar
4h 12m$76–134Drive 252.5 km
- Drive from Wellington to Pōrangahaucar 252.5 km
3h 36m$78–112Bus, taxi via Dannevirke
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Dannevirkebus Wellington - Central - Napier
- Take the taxi from Dannevirke to Pōrangahautaxi
4h 49m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Pōrangahau is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Pōrangahau is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Wellington and Pōrangahau is 294 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Pōrangahau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 47m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Wellington to Pōrangahau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Pōrangahau is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Wellington to Pōrangahau.
There are one+ hotels available in Pōrangahau.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Pōrangahau, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Wellington to Pōrangahau. However, you can take the bus to Waipukurau then take the taxi to Pōrangahau. Alternatively, you can drive from Wellington to Pōrangahau in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Waipukurau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Dannevirke
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $110–260
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