There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Wellington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
4h 43m$164–202Drive 286.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ohakune to Wellingtoncar 286.4 km
3h 19m$88–126Bus
- Take the bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 29m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Wellington is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Wellington is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohakune to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Ohakune to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Ohakune and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Ohakune and Wellington is 316 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ohakune to Wellington, including transfers.
Ohakune to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Ohakune station.
Ohakune to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Ohakune station.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Wellington is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $160 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–150 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–65
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Ohakune to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Ohakune to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Wellington is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Ohakune to Wellington.
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