How to travel from Nelson to Whangārei, New Zealand
The distance between Nelson and Whangārei is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nelson to Whangārei 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 Whangārei → Nelson if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Nelson (NSN) to Whangarei (WRE).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNZ$245($150)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Whangarei.
- Duration20hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then take the train to Auckland Strand then take the bus to Whangarei.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$370($225)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Whangārei.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$265($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson and Whangārei
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nelson to Whangārei by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$215 ($130) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$245 ($150).
The distance between Nelson and Whangārei is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nelson and Whangārei by plane.
The quickest way to get from Nelson to Whangārei is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$245 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson and Whangārei is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$215 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nelson and Whangārei. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nelson and Whangārei. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nelson and Whangārei. Flights depart from Nelson (NSN) and arrive at Whangarei (WRE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Nelson to Whangārei. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson to Whangārei typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nelson (NSN) and and arrive into Whangarei (WRE).
The closest major airport to Whangārei is Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei. Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Nelson to Whangārei. We recommend that you fly from Nelson (NSN) to Whangarei (WRE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson to Whangārei is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$245 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson and Whangārei
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 25m | NZ$245($150) | every 15 mins | 655km (407 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | NZ$245($150) | 4 times a week | 765km (475 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4hrs | NZ$405($245) | twice daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20hrs | NZ$215($130) | 4 times a week | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 21h 15m | NZ$370($225) | 3 times a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 40m | NZ$265($160) | every 20 mins | 1,005km (625 miles) |
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Airports near Whangārei
The following major airports near Whangārei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Whangārei
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Whangārei
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Whangārei