How to travel from Coromandel to Whakatane, New Zealand

The distance between Coromandel and Whakatane is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Coromandel to Whakatane by car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WhakataneCoromandel if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take the bus to Domain Rd Cemetery.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    NZ$460($280)
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Drive

Drive to Whakatāne.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coromandel and Whakatane

There are several options for getting from Coromandel to Whakatane by car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$460 ($280) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Coromandel and Whakatane is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Coromandel and Whakatane by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coromandel to Whakatane is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$460 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Coromandel and Whakatane, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$460 ($280) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coromandel and Whakatane. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take the bus to Domain Rd Cemetery. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Coromandel and Whakatane. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take the bus to Domain Rd Cemetery. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coromandel to Whakatane. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take the bus to Domain Rd Cemetery. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Whakatane is Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Whakatane. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) and Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) 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 Coromandel and Whakatane. 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 Coromandel to Whakatane is to drive which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$57 ($35).

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Transport options from Coromandel to Whakatane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 35m
NZ$460($280)
5 times a week252km (157 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
NZ$57($35)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Whakatane

The following major airports near Whakatane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

ROT
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Whakatane
TRG
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Whakatane
GIS
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Whakatane