How to travel from Kaikoura to Coromandel, New Zealand
The distance between Kaikoura and Coromandel is around 888km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 15m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kaikoura to Coromandel by train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Coromandel → Kaikoura if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Ferry and Car
Take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Papakura then drive to Coromandel.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$375($230)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel.
- Duration13h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$240($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kaikoura and Coromandel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kaikoura to Coromandel by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$240 ($145) and will take around 13h 15m.
The distance between Kaikoura and Coromandel is around 888km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 17h 45m to get from Kaikoura and Coromandel by train, ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Kaikoura to Coromandel is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 13h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Kaikoura and Coromandel is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$240 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kaikoura and Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 13h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kaikoura and Coromandel. We recommend that you drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 13h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaikoura to Coromandel. We recommend that you take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Papakura then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 17h 45m.
The closest major airport to Coromandel is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Coromandel. Tauranga City Airport (TRG) (TRG) 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 Kaikoura to Coromandel. We recommend that you take the train to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the train to Papakura then drive to Coromandel. instead which will take 17h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaikoura to Coromandel is to take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 17h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$375 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kaikoura and Coromandel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Ferry and Car | 17h 45m | NZ$375($230) | 3 times a week | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 15m | NZ$240($145) | every 20 mins | 888km (552 miles) |
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Airports near Coromandel
The following major airports near Coromandel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Coromandel
Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Coromandel
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Coromandel