The distance between Ohakune and New Plymouth is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ohakune to New Plymouth by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out New Plymouth → Ohakune if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Whangaehu and then to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY.
There are several options for getting from Ohakune to New Plymouth by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$64 ($39) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$72 ($44).
The distance between Ohakune and New Plymouth is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Ohakune and New Plymouth by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ohakune to New Plymouth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$72 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Ohakune and New Plymouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$64 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ohakune and New Plymouth. We recommend that you drive to New Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ohakune and New Plymouth. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ohakune to New Plymouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whangaehu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Ohakune and New Plymouth. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ohakune to New Plymouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Whangaehu and then to New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) (NPL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from New Plymouth. Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) and Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ohakune and New Plymouth. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ohakune to New Plymouth is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$64 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 30m | NZ$64($39) | 4 times a week | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | NZ$72($44) | on demand | 253km (157 miles) |
The following major airports near New Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.