How to travel from New Plymouth to Kerikeri, New Zealand

The distance between New Plymouth and Kerikeri is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from New Plymouth to Kerikeri by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KerikeriNew Plymouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$345($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamilton - Central then Auckland - Central and then to Kerikeri.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$115($69)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Otorohanga then take the train to Papakura then take the bus to Kerikeri.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    NZ$130($81)
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Drive

Drive to Kerikeri.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance607km (377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between New Plymouth and Kerikeri

There are several options for getting from New Plymouth to Kerikeri by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$115 ($69) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$345 ($210).

The distance between New Plymouth and Kerikeri is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from New Plymouth and Kerikeri by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from New Plymouth to Kerikeri is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$345 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between New Plymouth and Kerikeri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$115 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between New Plymouth and Kerikeri. We recommend that you fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from New Plymouth and Kerikeri. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from New Plymouth to Kerikeri. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamilton - Central and Auckland - Central. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

InterCity and InterCity Link run regular bus services between New Plymouth and Kerikeri. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from New Plymouth and Kerikeri. Flights depart from New Plymouth (NPL) and arrive at Kerikeri (KKE) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from New Plymouth to Kerikeri. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from New Plymouth to Kerikeri typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from New Plymouth (NPL) and and arrive into Kerikeri (KKE).

The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. 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 New Plymouth and Kerikeri. The distance is around 607km (377 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from New Plymouth to Kerikeri is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$345 ($210).

How do I get from New Plymouth to Kerikeri

Compare travel optionsbetween New Plymouth and Kerikeri

Transport options from New Plymouth to Kerikeri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
NZ$345($210)
on demand456km (283 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
NZ$115($69)
5 times a week629km (391 miles)
Bus via Hamilton - Central10h 50m
NZ$115($69)
twice a week632km (393 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 40m
NZ$130($81)
3 times a week627km (389 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
NZ$170($105)
on demand607km (377 miles)

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Airports near Kerikeri

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

KKE
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri
WRE
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Kerikeri
AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Kerikeri