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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ohakune is to fly and bus which costs $240 - $950 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Ohakune is to fly and bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $230 - $1,000.

How far is it from Sydney to Ohakune?

The distance between Sydney and Ohakune is 2568 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Sydney to Ohakune, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Ohakune?

Ohakune is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 7:33 AM in Sydney and 9:33 AM in Ohakune.

Where can I stay near Ohakune?

There are 165+ hotels available in Ohakune.

Sydney to Ohakune - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Ohakune by plane, train, towncar, 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.

Fly to Wellington, train
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane SYD - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington to Ohakunetrain
12h 3m
$527–1,087
Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane SYD - WAG
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
10h 1m
$235–1,000
Fly to Taupo, towncar
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Taupo (TUO)plane SYD - TUO
2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
12h 5m
$387–1,072
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane SYD - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Ohakunebus
11h 38m
$243–950
Fly to Rotorua, towncar
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane SYD - ROT
2. Take a town car from Rotorua Airport to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
13h 10m
$527–1,162
Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane SYD - NPL
2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
3. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Ohakunebus
13h 35m
$247–1,007
Fly to Auckland, train, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane SYD - AKL
2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Ohakunebus
13h 28m
$406–920

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG) flights

59Weekly Planes

5h 8mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,568 km
Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ohakune, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Ohakune. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, take the bus to Wellington Station - Stop E, walk to Wellington, take the train to Ohakune, then take the taxi to Ohakune. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Taupo (TUO), walk to Taupo Airport, take the towncar to Tūrangi, take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the bus to Ohakune.

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