How to travel from Twizel to Ohakune, New Zealand
The distance between Twizel and Ohakune is around 920km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Twizel to Ohakune by bus, ferry, 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 → Twizel if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune.
- Duration10h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costNZ$435($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Ohakune.
- Duration19hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$270($165)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Ohakune.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Ohakune.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$325($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Twizel and Ohakune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Twizel to Ohakune by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$385 ($235).
The distance between Twizel and Ohakune is around 920km (572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)
It takes around 19hrs to get from Twizel and Ohakune by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Twizel to Ohakune is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$385 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Twizel and Ohakune is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Twizel and Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG) then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 9h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Twizel and Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Wellington (WLG) then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 9h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Twizel to Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch then fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston (PMR) then take the bus to Ohakune. instead which will take 10h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Twizel to Ohakune. We recommend that you take the bus to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Ohakune. instead which will take 19hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Twizel to Ohakune is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 19hrs and will usually cost around NZ$270 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Twizel and Ohakune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 10h 20m | NZ$435($265) | 4 times a week | 920km (572 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 9h 35m | NZ$385($235) | 3 times a week | 1,161km (721 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, plane and train | 11h 55m | NZ$270($165) | 3 times a week | 927km (576 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 19hrs | NZ$270($165) | 3 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 35m | NZ$220($135) | 4 times a week | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 40m | NZ$325($200) | every 20 mins | 1,001km (622 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