How to travel from Franz Josef to Russell, New Zealand
The distance between Franz Josef and Russell is around 1,282km (796 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Franz Josef to Russell 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 Russell → Franz Josef if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$275($170)
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1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Russell.
- Duration20h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$475($290)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Franz Josef and Russell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Franz Josef to Russell by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$275 ($170) and will take around 6h 30m.
The distance between Franz Josef and Russell is around 1,282km (796 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Franz Josef and Russell by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Franz Josef to Russell is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Franz Josef and Russell is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Franz Josef and Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Franz Josef and Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Franz Josef to Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Russell is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Russell. 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 Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Hokitika then fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Franz Josef to Russell is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$275 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Franz Josef and Russell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 30m | NZ$275($170) | 3 times a week | 1,282km (796 miles) |
| Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, plane and ferry | 11h 30m | NZ$375($230) | 3 times a week | 1,665km (1,035 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 60m | NZ$475($290) | every 20 mins | 1,514km (941 miles) |
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Airlines
Airports near Russell
The following major airports near Russell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Russell
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Russell
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Russell