How to travel from Franz Josef to Gisborne, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Gisborne is around 1,155km (718 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Gisborne by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gisborne → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Gisborne (GIS).
- Duration11h 15m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costNZ$435($265)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Napier and then to Sycamore Lodge.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$265($160)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Gisborne.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$300($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Gisborne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Gisborne by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$265 ($160) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 11h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$435 ($265).
The distance between Franz Josef and Gisborne is around 1,155km (718 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 841km (523 miles)
It takes around 11h 15m to get from Franz Josef and Gisborne by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$435 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Gisborne is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$265 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 11h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 11h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 11h 15m.
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 Franz Josef to Gisborne. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 11h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Gisborne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$435 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Gisborne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 11h 15m | NZ$435($265) | 3 times a week | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | NZ$265($160) | 3 times a week | 1,275km (792 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | NZ$300($180) | every 20 mins | 1,155km (718 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