How to travel from Kerikeri to Russell, New Zealand

The distance between Kerikeri and Russell is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 30min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kerikeri to Russell by bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell.

  • Duration30min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$38($23)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Opua then take a ferry to Okiato.

  • Duration46min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    NZ$70($43)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerikeri and Russell

There are several options for getting from Kerikeri to Russell by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$38 ($23) and will take around 30min.

The distance between Kerikeri and Russell is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 16km (10 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Kerikeri and Russell by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kerikeri to Russell is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 30min and will set you back approx NZ$38 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerikeri and Russell is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$38 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kerikeri and Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 30min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kerikeri and Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 30min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kerikeri to Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 30min.

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 Kerikeri to Russell. We recommend that you take the bus to Paihia then take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 30min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerikeri to Russell is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around NZ$38 ($23).

How do I get from Kerikeri to Russell

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerikeri and Russell

Transport options from Kerikeri to Russell
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Ferry
30min
NZ$38($23)
twice daily27km (17 miles)
Car and Ferry
46min
NZ$70($43)
every 10 mins39km (25 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kerikeri and Russell

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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.

KKE
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Russell
WRE
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Russell
AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Russell