How to travel from Franz Josef to Napier, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Napier is around 871km (541 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Napier by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Napier → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costNZ$240($150)
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the train to Palmerston North then take the bus to Napier.
- Duration20h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$260($160)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Greymouth then Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Napier.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Napier.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$250($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Napier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Napier by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$240 ($150).
The distance between Franz Josef and Napier is around 871km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 708km (440 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Franz Josef and Napier by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Napier is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Napier is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Napier. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Napier. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Napier. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Napier is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Napier. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) 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 Napier. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Napier is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$240 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Napier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 5h 20m | NZ$240($150) | 3 times a week | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 20h 45m | NZ$260($160) | 3 times a week | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 15m | NZ$220($135) | 3 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | NZ$250($155) | every 20 mins | 946km (588 miles) |
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Airports near Napier
The following major airports near Napier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Napier
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Napier
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Napier