How to travel from Ohakune to Queenstown, New Zealand
The distance between Ohakune and Queenstown is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ohakune to Queenstown by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Queenstown → Ohakune if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Palmerston North then fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNZ$510($310)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Queenstown.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$295($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Johnsonville then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Queenstown.
- Duration22h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$240($145)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Queenstown.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ohakune and Queenstown
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ohakune to Queenstown by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$240 ($145) and will take around 22h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$510 ($310).
The distance between Ohakune and Queenstown is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Ohakune and Queenstown by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ohakune to Queenstown is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$510 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Ohakune and Queenstown is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$240 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ohakune and Queenstown. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ohakune and Queenstown. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ohakune to Queenstown. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Queenstown is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Queenstown. Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) and Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) 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 Queenstown. We recommend that you take the bus to Palmerston North then fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ohakune to Queenstown is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$510 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ohakune and Queenstown
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 35m | NZ$510($310) | 4 times a week | 1,602km (996 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 55m | NZ$380($230) | 3 times a week | 976km (606 miles) |
| Bus to Whangaehu, plane | 7h 25m | NZ$595($365) | 4 times a week | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Train to Papakura, Fly | 8hrs | NZ$310($190) | 3 times a week | 1,384km (860 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 22h 30m | NZ$295($180) | 3 times a week | 1,240km (770 miles) |
| Train to Wellington, ferry and bus | 22h 45m | NZ$400($245) | 3 times a week | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 55m | NZ$240($145) | 4 times a week | 1,250km (776 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 45m | NZ$375($230) | 4 times a day | 1,200km (745 miles) |
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Airports near Queenstown
The following major airports near Queenstown offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Queenstown
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Queenstown
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 156km (97 miles) from Queenstown