How to travel from Russell to Ohakune, New Zealand
The distance between Russell and Ohakune is around 604km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Russell to Ohakune by ferry, bus, 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 → Russell if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Opua, plane and bus
Take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wanganui (WAG) then take the bus to Ohakune.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNZ$370($225)
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Paihia then take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Ohakune.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$115($70)
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Paihia then take the bus to Auckland - Central then take the train to National Park.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$150($90)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Russell and Ohakune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Russell to Ohakune by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$115 ($70) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$370 ($225).
The distance between Russell and Ohakune is around 604km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Russell and Ohakune by ferry and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Russell to Ohakune is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx NZ$370 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Russell and Ohakune, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$115 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Russell and Ohakune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wanganui (WAG) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Russell and Ohakune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wanganui (WAG) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Russell to Ohakune. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to New Plymouth (NPL) then take the bus to Whanganui / Wanganui and then to Ohakune. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Russell and Ohakune. The distance is around 614km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Russell to Ohakune is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around NZ$115 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Russell and Ohakune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Opua, plane and bus + 1 similar | 4h 5m | NZ$370($225) | 4 times a week | 680km (422 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | NZ$380($235) | 4 times a week | 746km (463 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11hrs | NZ$115($70) | 4 times a week | 618km (384 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 10h 25m | NZ$150($90) | 3 times a week | 604km (376 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | NZ$175($105) | on demand | 614km (382 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