How to travel from Blenheim to Gisborne, New Zealand
The distance between Blenheim and Gisborne is around 493km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Blenheim to Gisborne by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gisborne → Blenheim if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Gisborne (GIS).
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costNZ$230($140)
+ 1 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration13hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$175($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Palmerston North then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Gisborne.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blenheim and Gisborne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blenheim to Gisborne by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$175 ($105) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$230 ($140).
The distance between Blenheim and Gisborne is around 493km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Blenheim and Gisborne by plane.
The quickest way to get from Blenheim to Gisborne is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$230 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Blenheim and Gisborne is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$175 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blenheim and Gisborne. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blenheim and Gisborne. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Blenheim and Gisborne. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and arrive at Gisborne (GIS) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Blenheim to Gisborne. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 1h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Blenheim to Gisborne typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Blenheim (BHE) and and arrive into Gisborne (GIS).
The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Blenheim to Gisborne. We recommend that you fly from Blenheim (BHE) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blenheim to Gisborne is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$230 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blenheim and Gisborne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 45m | NZ$230($140) | 4 times a week | 493km (307 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13hrs | NZ$175($105) | 4 times a week | 665km (413 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 12h 15m | NZ$215($130) | 4 times a week | 665km (413 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 25m | NZ$190($115) | every 20 mins | 662km (411 miles) |
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Airports near Gisborne
The following major airports near Gisborne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 277km (172 miles) from Gisborne