How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth is around 916km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Greymouth → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNZ$290($175)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Nelson and then to Greymouth.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$220($135)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$320($195)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$220 ($135) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$290 ($175).
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth is around 916km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Mount Maunganui and Greymouth by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx NZ$290 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$220 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Greymouth. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Hokitika (HKK) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Hokitika (HKK).
The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) 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 Mount Maunganui to Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Greymouth is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around NZ$290 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Greymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4hrs | NZ$290($175) | 3 times a week | 916km (569 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 22h 20m | NZ$220($135) | 3 times a week | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14hrs | NZ$320($195) | 4 times a day | 971km (603 miles) |
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Airports near Greymouth
The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Greymouth