How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Hastings, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Hastings is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Hastings by taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE).
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNZ$285($175)
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Tirau then take the bus to Hastings.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$450($275)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Hastings by taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$285 ($175) and will take around 2h 10m.
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Hastings is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Mount Maunganui and Hastings by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Hastings is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$285 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$285 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Hastings. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Napier (NPE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Mount Maunganui to Hastings. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mount Maunganui to Hastings typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Napier (NPE).
The closest major airport to Hastings is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hastings. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) 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 Mount Maunganui and Hastings. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Hastings is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$450 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 10m | NZ$285($175) | on demand | 501km (311 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 5h 25m | NZ$450($275) | once daily | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | NZ$87($53) | on demand | 304km (189 miles) |
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Airports near Hastings
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Hastings
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Hastings
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Hastings