How to travel from Napier to Oamaru, New Zealand
The distance between Napier and Oamaru is around 817km (508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Napier to Oamaru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oamaru → Napier if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Napier (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costNZ$435($265)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Palmerston North then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Oamaru.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$365($225)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Oamaru.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Oamaru.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$330($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Napier and Oamaru
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Napier to Oamaru by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$200 ($120) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$435 ($265).
The distance between Napier and Oamaru is around 817km (508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792km (492 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Napier and Oamaru by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Napier to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$435 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Napier and Oamaru is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$200 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Napier and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Napier and Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Napier to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Oamaru is Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) which is approximately 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) 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 Napier to Oamaru. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) then take the bus to Oamaru. instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Napier to Oamaru is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$435 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Napier and Oamaru
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 55m | NZ$435($265) | once daily | 817km (508 miles) |
| Fly to Dunedin (DUD), Bus | 5h 5m | NZ$425($260) | once daily | 1,052km (653 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 6h 10m | NZ$325($200) | once daily | 844km (524 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 18h 20m | NZ$365($225) | 4 times a week | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 19h 25m | NZ$215($130) | once daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Bus to Johnsonville, ferry | 19h 25m | NZ$200($120) | 6 times a week | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 35m | NZ$330($200) | 4 times a day | 1,005km (624 miles) |
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Airports near Oamaru
The following major airports near Oamaru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 91km (56 miles) from Oamaru
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Oamaru
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Oamaru