What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ohakune?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Ohakune is to bus and car ferry which costs $80 - $650 and takes 14h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson to Ohakune?

The fastest way to get from Nelson to Ohakune is to fly and train which takes 8h 8m and costs $320 - $700.

How far is it from Nelson to Ohakune?

The distance between Nelson and Ohakune is 572 km.

How do I travel from Nelson to Ohakune without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson to Ohakune without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 14h 1m and costs $80 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Ohakune?

It takes approximately 14h 1m to get from Nelson to Ohakune, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ohakune?

There are 162+ hotels available in Ohakune.

Nelson to Ohakune - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Nelson to Ohakune by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
4. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakune
14h 1m
$80–609
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Take the train from Wellington to National Park
14h 41m
$215–709
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Picton
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellington
3. Drive from Wellington to Ohakune
8h 33m
$182–616
Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, train
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)NSN - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington to Ohakune
8h 38m
$257–543
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)BHE - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington to Ohakune
9h 35m
$257–527
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Paraparaumu, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)BHE - PPQ
3. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune
9h
$296–650
Fly Nelson Airport to Paraparaumu, train
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)NSN - PPQ
2. Take the train from Paraparaumu to Ohakune
8h 8m
$322–667
Fly Nelson Airport to Auckland, train, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)NSN - AKL
2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Ohakune
10h 57m
$312–718

Nelson to Ohakune by bus, foot, and car ferry

5Weekly Services

14h 1mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Ohakune.

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Distance: 572.1 km
Duration: 14h 1m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Ohakune. However, you can take the bus to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington - Central, take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui, then take the bus to Ohakune. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson to Ohakune via Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, National Park, and National Park in around 14h 41m.

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