How to travel from Greymouth to Napier, New Zealand
The distance between Greymouth and Napier is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Greymouth to Napier by plane, bus, 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 → Greymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costNZ$260($160)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nelson and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Napier.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$195($120)
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Train to Christchurch, ferry and bus
Take the train to Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Palmerston North then take the bus to Napier.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$430($260)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Napier.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Greymouth and Napier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Greymouth to Napier by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$195 ($120) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$260 ($160).
The distance between Greymouth and Napier is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Greymouth and Napier by plane.
The quickest way to get from Greymouth to Napier is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$260 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Greymouth and Napier is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$195 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Greymouth and Napier. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Greymouth and Napier. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Greymouth and Napier. Flights depart from Hokitika (HKK) and arrive at Napier (NPE) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Greymouth to Napier. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Greymouth to Napier typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Hokitika (HKK) and and arrive into Napier (NPE).
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 Greymouth to Napier. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Greymouth to Napier is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around NZ$260 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Greymouth and Napier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 30m | NZ$260($160) | 3 times a week | 777km (483 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 45m | NZ$195($120) | 3 times a week | 888km (552 miles) |
Train to Christchurch, ferry and bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | NZ$430($260) | 4 times a week | 998km (620 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 19h 25m | NZ$390($240) | 4 times a week | 999km (621 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 60m | NZ$215($130) | every 20 mins | 774km (481 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