How to travel from Franz Josef to Ohakune, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Ohakune is around 907km (564 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Ohakune by bus, ferry, train, 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 → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Ohakune.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$245($150)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the train to National Park.
- Duration21h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$275($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Ohakune.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$300($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Ohakune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Ohakune by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$245 ($150) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$375 ($230).
The distance between Franz Josef and Ohakune is around 907km (564 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 620km (385 miles)
It takes around 21hrs to get from Franz Josef and Ohakune by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Ohakune is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$375 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Ohakune is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$245 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 8h 15m.
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 Franz Josef to Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Ohakune. instead which will take 21hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Ohakune is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 21hrs and will usually cost around NZ$245 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Ohakune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 8h 15m | NZ$375($230) | 3 times a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21hrs | NZ$245($150) | 3 times a week | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 21h 35m | NZ$275($170) | 3 times a week | 1,120km (696 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 35m | NZ$300($185) | every 20 mins | 907km (564 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