The distance between Cambridge and Ohakune is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cambridge to Ohakune by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ohakune → Cambridge if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ohakune.
Take the bus to Ohakune.
There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Ohakune by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$47 ($29) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$65 ($40).
The distance between Cambridge and Ohakune is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Cambridge and Ohakune by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Ohakune is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$65 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Ohakune, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$47 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Ohakune. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Ohakune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamilton and Ohakune. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
KiwiRail run train services between Cambridge and Ohakune. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Cambridge and Ohakune. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Ohakune. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transport Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Cambridge and Ohakune. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Ohakune. We recommend that you take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Cambridge and Ohakune. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Ohakune is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$255 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | NZ$255($155) | 3 times a week | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | NZ$47($29) | 4 times a week | 275km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | NZ$65($40) | on demand | 231km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near Ohakune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.