How to travel from New Plymouth to Invercargill, New Zealand
The distance between New Plymouth and Invercargill is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from New Plymouth to Invercargill 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 Invercargill → New Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Invercargill (IVC).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costNZ$360($220)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Palmerston North and then to Johnsonville then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Christchurch and then to Invercargill.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$280($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Otorohanga then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Christchurch then take the bus to Invercargill.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$600($370)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
- Duration19h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Plymouth and Invercargill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from New Plymouth to Invercargill by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$280 ($170) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$360 ($220).
The distance between New Plymouth and Invercargill is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (585 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from New Plymouth and Invercargill by plane.
The quickest way to get from New Plymouth to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx NZ$360 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between New Plymouth and Invercargill is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$280 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between New Plymouth and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between New Plymouth and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from New Plymouth and Invercargill. Flights depart from New Plymouth (NPL) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from New Plymouth to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from New Plymouth to Invercargill typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from New Plymouth (NPL) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) 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 New Plymouth to Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Plymouth to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around NZ$360 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween New Plymouth and Invercargill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 25m | NZ$360($220) | on demand | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | NZ$280($170) | 4 times a week | 1,403km (872 miles) |
| Bus to Palmerston North, ferry | 1 day 2h | NZ$315($190) | 4 times a week | 1,415km (879 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | NZ$600($370) | 3 times a week | 1,718km (1,068 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 5m | NZ$345($210) | 4 times a day | 1,357km (843 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between New Plymouth and Invercargill
Bus companies
Atomic Travel
Catch-A-Bus South
Train operators
Ferry operators
Airlines
Airports near Invercargill
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Invercargill