How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Napier, New Zealand
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Napier is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mount Maunganui to Napier 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 Napier → Mount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE).
- Duration1h 55m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costNZ$285($175)
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Tirau then take the bus to Napier.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$450($275)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Napier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Napier by taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$285 ($175) and will take around 1h 55m.
The distance between Mount Maunganui and Napier is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Mount Maunganui and Napier by taxi and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Napier is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$285 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Napier, 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 Napier. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Napier. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Napier. 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 Napier. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mount Maunganui to Napier typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Napier (NPE).
The closest major airport to Napier is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Napier. 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 Napier. The distance is around 289km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Napier is to take a taxi and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$450 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Napier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 55m | NZ$285($175) | on demand | 486km (302 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 4h 50m | NZ$450($275) | once daily | 303km (188 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | NZ$82($50) | on demand | 289km (180 miles) |
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Airports near Napier
The following major airports near Napier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Napier
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Napier
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Napier