How to travel from Ohakune to Motueka, New Zealand
The distance between Ohakune and Motueka is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ohakune to Motueka by train, ferry, 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 Motueka → Ohakune if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Paraparaumu, Fly
Take the train to Paraparaumu then fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson (NSN).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time45min
- Typical costNZ$420($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Atawhai.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$385($235)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Motueka.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$200($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ohakune and Motueka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ohakune to Motueka by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$200 ($120) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$420 ($260).
The distance between Ohakune and Motueka is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Ohakune and Motueka by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ohakune to Motueka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$420 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Ohakune and Motueka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$200 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ohakune and Motueka. We recommend that you take the train to Paraparaumu then fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson (NSN). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ohakune and Motueka. We recommend that you take the train to Paraparaumu then fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Nelson (NSN). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ohakune to Motueka. We recommend that you take the train to Wellington then fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN). instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Motueka is Nelson Airport (NSN) (NSN) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Motueka. Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) 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 Ohakune to Motueka. We recommend that you take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Atawhai. instead which will take 11hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ohakune to Motueka is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around NZ$385 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ohakune and Motueka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Paraparaumu, Fly + 3 similar | 5h 25m | NZ$420($260) | 3 times a week | 470km (292 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 35m | NZ$445($270) | 3 times a week | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Wellington, Fly | 6h 55m | NZ$535($325) | 3 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 40m | NZ$480($290) | 4 times a week | 581km (361 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 11hrs | NZ$385($235) | 3 times a week | 606km (376 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | NZ$200($120) | 4 times a day | 539km (335 miles) |
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Airports near Motueka
The following major airports near Motueka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Nelson Airport (NSN)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Motueka
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Motueka
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 237km (147 miles) from Motueka