The distance between Auckland and Ohakune is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Auckland to Ohakune by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui (WAG) then take the bus to Ohakune.
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There are several options for getting from Auckland to Ohakune by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$57 ($35) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$365 ($225).
The distance between Auckland and Ohakune is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Auckland and Ohakune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Ohakune is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$365 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Ohakune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$57 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Auckland and Ohakune. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Auckland to Ohakune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ohakune. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
KiwiRail run train services between Auckland and Ohakune. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Auckland and Ohakune. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Auckland and Ohakune with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 40m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Auckland and Ohakune. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Ohakune. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui (WAG) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Ohakune is Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) which is approximately 95km (59 miles) from Ohakune. Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) and New Plymouth Airport (NPL) (NPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Auckland and Ohakune. The distance is around 363km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Ohakune is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around NZ$125 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | NZ$365($225) | 4 times a week | 464km (288 miles) |
Fly to Palmerston (PMR), Bus | 5h 20m | NZ$390($240) | 4 times a week | 595km (369 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | NZ$125($76) | 3 times a week | 361km (224 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | NZ$57($35) | 4 times a week | 381km (237 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | NZ$105($63) | on demand | 363km (225 miles) |
Air Chathams
The following major airports near Ohakune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.