How to travel from Mount Maunganui to Paihia, New Zealand

The distance between Mount Maunganui and Paihia is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PaihiaMount Maunganui if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Kerikeri (KKE).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$260($160)

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$85($52)
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Drive

Drive to Paihia.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mount Maunganui and Paihia

There are several options for getting from Mount Maunganui to Paihia by plane, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$85 ($52) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$260 ($160).

The distance between Mount Maunganui and Paihia is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Mount Maunganui and Paihia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Paihia is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$260 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Mount Maunganui and Paihia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$85 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mount Maunganui and Paihia. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mount Maunganui and Paihia. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mount Maunganui to Paihia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tauranga City - Durham Street and Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Mount Maunganui and Paihia. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mount Maunganui and Paihia. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Mount Maunganui to Paihia. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mount Maunganui to Paihia typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).

The closest major airport to Paihia is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Paihia. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Mount Maunganui and Paihia. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mount Maunganui to Paihia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$260 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mount Maunganui and Paihia

Transport options from Mount Maunganui to Paihia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 50m
NZ$260($160)
on demand381km (237 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 10m
NZ$700($425)
once daily349km (217 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
NZ$85($52)
once daily474km (294 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
NZ$125($75)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Paihia

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

KKE
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Paihia
WRE
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Paihia
AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Paihia