How to travel from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui is around 1,010km (628 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui 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 Mount Maunganui → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$270($165)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Mount Maunganui.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$365($225)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$270 ($165) and will take around 5h 35m.
The distance between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui is around 1,010km (628 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 816km (507 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$270 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$270 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Mount Maunganui is Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) and Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) 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 Mount Maunganui. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga (TRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Mount Maunganui is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$270 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Mount Maunganui
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | NZ$270($165) | 3 times a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 20m | NZ$365($225) | every 20 mins | 1,139km (708 miles) |
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Airports near Mount Maunganui
The following major airports near Mount Maunganui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Mount Maunganui
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Mount Maunganui