How to travel from Ohakune to Napier, New Zealand
The distance between Ohakune and Napier is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ohakune to Napier by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Napier → Ohakune if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Napier.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$72($44)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Napier.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departson demand
- Typical costNZ$51($31)
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+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Ohakune and Napier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ohakune to Napier by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around NZ$51 ($31) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Ohakune and Napier is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Ohakune and Napier by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ohakune to Napier is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$51 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Ohakune and Napier, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around NZ$51 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ohakune and Napier. We recommend that you take a taxi to Napier. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ohakune and Napier. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ohakune to Napier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palmerston North. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
InterCity run regular bus services between Ohakune and Napier. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ohakune to Napier. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Napier. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Napier is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Napier. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Ohakune and Napier. The distance is around 190km (118 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 Ohakune to Napier is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around NZ$72 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ohakune and Napier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 6hrs | NZ$72($44) | 4 times a week | 371km (230 miles) |
Taxi | 2h 50m | NZ$51($31) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | NZ$54($33) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
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Airports near Napier
The following major airports near Napier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Napier
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Napier
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Napier