How to travel from Napier to Twizel, New Zealand
The distance between Napier and Twizel is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Napier to Twizel by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Twizel → Napier if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costNZ$435($265)
Multiple operators
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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 bus to Christchurch then Tekapo and then to Twizel.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$275($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Twizel.
- Duration20h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$225($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Twizel.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$275($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Napier and Twizel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Napier to Twizel by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$225 ($135) and will take around 20h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$435 ($265).
The distance between Napier and Twizel is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 773km (480 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Napier and Twizel by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Napier to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$435 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Napier and Twizel is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$225 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Napier and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Napier and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Napier to Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Twizel is Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Twizel. Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) 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 Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Napier (NPE) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Napier to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$435 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Napier and Twizel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | NZ$435($265) | 4 times a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 7h 20m | NZ$310($190) | 4 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 55m | NZ$275($170) | 4 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 20h 45m | NZ$325($200) | 4 times a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 20m | NZ$225($135) | 4 times a week | 1,060km (658 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 50m | NZ$275($165) | 4 times a day | 1,041km (647 miles) |
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Airports near Twizel
The following major airports near Twizel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Twizel
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Twizel
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Twizel