There are 3 ways to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
6h 13m$176–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 30m$16–123Drive 278 km
- Drive from Lower Hutt to Ohakunecar 278 km
3h 19m$80–115
Lower Hutt to Ohakune by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to bus which costs $15 - $130 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Lower Hutt and Ohakune is 332 km. The road distance is 278 km.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $170 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lower Hutt to Ohakune is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $170 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $130 and takes 7h 30m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lower Hutt to Ohakune is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Lower Hutt to Ohakune.
There are 166+ hotels available in Ohakune.
What companies run services between Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterloo Station to Ohakune via Wellington Station, Wellington - Central, and Whanganui / Wanganui in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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