There are 3 ways to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohakune to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
5h 21m$179–220Bus
cheapest- 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
7h 2m$15–123Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Ohakune to Lower Huttcar 277.8 km
3h 18m$80–115
Ohakune to Lower Hutt by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt is to bus which costs $15 - $130 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Ohakune and Lower Hutt is 332 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt, including transfers.
The best way to get from Ohakune to Lower Hutt is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $130 and takes 7h 2m.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohakune to Lower Hutt is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ohakune to Lower Hutt.
There are 527+ hotels available in Lower Hutt.
What companies run services between Ohakune, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Ohakune to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–160 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ohakune to Waterloo Station via Whanganui / Wanganui, Wellington - Central, and Wellington Station in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Ohakune to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- 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 Ohakune to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–65
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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