How to travel from Franz Josef to Kerikeri, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Kerikeri is around 1,249km (776 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Kerikeri by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kerikeri → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$250($150)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Kerikeri.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$470($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Kerikeri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Kerikeri by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$250 ($150) and will take around 5h 55m.
The distance between Franz Josef and Kerikeri is around 1,249km (776 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 963km (599 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Franz Josef and Kerikeri by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$250 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$250 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Kerikeri is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$250 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Kerikeri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 55m | NZ$250($150) | 3 times a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, Fly | 10h 55m | NZ$345($210) | 3 times a week | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 35m | NZ$470($285) | every 20 mins | 1,504km (935 miles) |
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Airports near Kerikeri
The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Kerikeri
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Kerikeri