There are 6 ways to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
6h 27m$174–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 33m$22–87Drive 317.3 km
- Drive from Pukekohe to Ohakunecar 317.3 km
3h 43m$94–135Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
5h 35m$183–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Ohakunebus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
7h 4m$109–186Fly to Palmerston, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Ohakunebus
8h$78–516
Pukekohe to Ohakune by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Pukekohe to Ohakune. However, there are services departing from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe and arriving at Ohakune via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Pukekohe and Ohakune is 349 km. The road distance is 317.3 km.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune, including transfers.
Pukekohe to Ohakune bus services, operated by Busit, depart from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe station.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Ohakune is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 7h 33m.
Pukekohe to Ohakune bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pukekohe to Ohakune is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Pukekohe to Ohakune.
What companies run services between Pukekohe, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Ohakune via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–260
- 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
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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/
Bus from Taumarunui to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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