There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to Raetihi by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Raetihi is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Raetihi is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Ohakune via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Wellington and Raetihi is 328 km. The road distance is 279.8 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Raetihi without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Wellington to Raetihi, including transfers.
Wellington to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
Wellington to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Raetihi is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Wellington to Raetihi.
There are 152+ hotels available in Raetihi.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Raetihi, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- 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
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
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