How to travel from Oneroa to Kaikoura, New Zealand
The distance between Oneroa and Kaikoura is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oneroa to Kaikoura by ferry, plane, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kaikoura → Oneroa if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Blenheim (BHE) then take the train to Kaikoura.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costNZ$300($185)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then take the train to Kaikoura.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then take the bus to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton then take the bus to Kaikoura.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costNZ$215($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oneroa and Kaikoura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oneroa to Kaikoura by ferry, plane, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$215 ($130) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$300 ($185).
The distance between Oneroa and Kaikoura is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (384 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Oneroa and Kaikoura by ferry, plane and car.
The quickest way to get from Oneroa to Kaikoura is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$300 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Oneroa and Kaikoura is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$215 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oneroa and Kaikoura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Blenheim (BHE) then take the train to Kaikoura. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oneroa and Kaikoura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Blenheim (BHE) then take the train to Kaikoura. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oneroa to Kaikoura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) then drive to Kaikōura. instead which will take 6h 5m.
The closest major airport to Kaikoura is Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) which is approximately 83km (51 miles) from Kaikoura. Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) 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 Oneroa to Kaikoura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 11 then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) then drive to Kaikōura. instead which will take 6h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oneroa to Kaikoura is to take a ferry, then fly and then drive which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around NZ$260 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oneroa and Kaikoura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | NZ$300($185) | 4 times a week | 697km (433 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | NZ$230($140) | 3 times a week | 984km (611 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 6h 5m | NZ$260($160) | every 30 mins | 800km (497 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 17h 30m | NZ$345($210) | 3 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 18hrs | NZ$215($130) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
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Airports near Kaikoura
The following major airports near Kaikoura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Kaikoura
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
- Distance
- 104km (64 miles) from Kaikoura
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Kaikoura