How to travel from Blenheim to Ohakune, New Zealand
The distance between Blenheim and Ohakune is around 397km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blenheim to Ohakune by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ohakune → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Paraparaumu (PPQ), Train
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ) then take the train to Ohakune.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time35min
- Typical costNZ$235($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Ohakune.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$195($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Ohakune.
- Duration9hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$145($88)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Ohakune.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$160($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Ohakune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Ohakune by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$145 ($88) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$235 ($145).
The distance between Blenheim and Ohakune is around 397km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Blenheim and Ohakune by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Ohakune is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx NZ$235 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Ohakune is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$145 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Ohakune. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ) then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blenheim and Ohakune. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Paraparaumu (PPQ) then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blenheim to Ohakune. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Wellington (WLG) then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Blenheim to Ohakune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Ohakune is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$195 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Ohakune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Paraparaumu (PPQ), Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | NZ$235($145) | 3 times a week | 397km (246 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 55m | NZ$225($135) | 3 times a week | 415km (258 miles) |
| Fly to Wellington (WLG), Train | 6h 15m | NZ$240($150) | 3 times a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 30m | NZ$195($120) | 3 times a week | 448km (278 miles) |
| Ferry to Wellington, Train | 10h 10m | NZ$180($110) | 3 times a week | 507km (315 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | NZ$145($88) | 4 times a week | 454km (282 miles) |
| Ferry to Wellington, bus | 9h 40m | NZ$160($100) | 4 times a week | 451km (280 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 35m | NZ$160($100) | every 20 mins | 414km (257 miles) |
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Airports near Ohakune
The following major airports near Ohakune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Ohakune
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Ohakune
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Ohakune