How to travel from Greymouth to Russell, New Zealand
The distance between Greymouth and Russell is around 1,188km (738 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Greymouth to Russell by 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 → Greymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$295($180)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Russell.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$425($260)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Greymouth and Russell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Greymouth to Russell by plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$295 ($180) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Greymouth and Russell is around 1,188km (738 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Greymouth and Russell by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Greymouth to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$295 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Greymouth and Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$295 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Greymouth and Russell. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Greymouth and Russell. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Greymouth to Russell. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Greymouth to Russell. We recommend that you fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Kerikeri (KKE) then take a ferry to Okiato. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Greymouth to Russell is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$295 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Greymouth and Russell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | NZ$295($180) | 3 times a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 55m | NZ$425($260) | every 20 mins | 1,342km (834 miles) |
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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