There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Ōpunake by bus, car, plane, 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
best- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hawerabus
- Take the bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Streetbus 102
7h 29mDrive 324.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington to Ōpunakecar 324.5 km
3h 52m$98–142Fly, bus
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus
4h 37mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Hawerabus
- Take the bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Streetbus 102
7h 32m
Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Ōpunake is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Ōpunake is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Ōpunake. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Near Layard Street via Palmerston North and Hawera Water Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Wellington and Ōpunake is 354 km. The road distance is 324.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Ōpunake without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Wellington to Ōpunake, including transfers.
Wellington to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Ōpunake is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Wellington to Ōpunake.
There are seven+ hotels available in Ōpunake.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Near Layard Street via Palmerston North and Hawera Water Tower in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–75
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Hawera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Hawera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Hawera Water Tower to Near Layard Street
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
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