How to travel from Kerikeri to Wellington, New Zealand

The distance between Kerikeri and Wellington is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kerikeri to Wellington by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$285($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Wellington - Central.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$125($76)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Albany then take the train to Wellington.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$260($160)
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Drive

Drive to Wellington.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance883km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kerikeri and Wellington

There are several options for getting from Kerikeri to Wellington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$125 ($76) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$285 ($175).

The distance between Kerikeri and Wellington is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kerikeri and Wellington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kerikeri to Wellington is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$285 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kerikeri and Wellington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$125 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kerikeri and Wellington. We recommend that you fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Wellington (WLG). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kerikeri and Wellington. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kerikeri to Wellington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 50m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Kerikeri and Wellington. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kerikeri and Wellington. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and arrive at Wellington (WLG) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kerikeri to Wellington. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kerikeri to Wellington typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Kerikeri (KKE) and and arrive into Wellington (WLG).

The closest major airport to Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Wellington. Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kerikeri and Wellington. The distance is around 883km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kerikeri to Wellington is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around NZ$285 ($175).

How do I get from Kerikeri to Wellington

Compare travel optionsbetween Kerikeri and Wellington

Transport options from Kerikeri to Wellington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
NZ$285($175)
every 20 mins703km (437 miles)
Bus
15h 50m
NZ$125($76)
once daily912km (567 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 10m
NZ$260($160)
3 times a week931km (579 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
NZ$250($150)
on demand883km (549 miles)

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Airports near Wellington

The following major airports near Wellington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

WLG
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Wellington
PPQ
Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Wellington
PCN
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Wellington