There are 4 ways to get from Papakura to Ohakune by train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
5h 8m$177–217Drive 325.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Papakura to Ohakunecar 325.2 km
3h 49m$93–134Fly, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
5h 16m$181–333Train, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 45m$112–177
Papakura to Ohakune by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papakura to Ohakune is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Papakura to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $90 - $140.
The distance between Papakura and Ohakune is 331 km. The road distance is 325.2 km.
The best way to get from Papakura to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Papakura to Ohakune, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Papakura to Ohakune is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Papakura to Ohakune.
There are 168+ hotels available in Ohakune.
What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Ohakune, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Taumarunui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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