There are 3 ways to get from Ōtorohanga to Thames by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
5h 17mDrive 148.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōtorohanga to Thamescar 148.4 km
1h 51m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to Transport Centrebus 26
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus
5h 46m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōtorohanga to Thames is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ōtorohanga to Thames is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōtorohanga to Thames. However, there are services departing from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga and arriving at Thames via Hamilton - Central and Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Ōtorohanga and Thames is 259 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.
The best way to get from Ōtorohanga to Thames without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ōtorohanga to Thames, including transfers.
Ōtorohanga to Thames bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga station.
Ōtorohanga to Thames bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōtorohanga to Thames is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Ōtorohanga to Thames.
Book your Ōtorohanga to Thames bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Ōtorohanga, New Zealand and Thames, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to Thames via Hamilton - Central and Manukau City in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Wahanui Cres, Ōtorohanga to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- InterCity Link
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