How to travel from Paihia to Russell, New Zealand
The distance between Paihia and Russell is around 3km (2 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 10min.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Paihia to Russell by ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Russell → Paihia if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Russell.
- Duration10min
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$18($11)
Explore Group
Car and Ferry
Drive to Opua then take a ferry to Okiato then drive to Russell.
- Duration27min
- Departsevery 10 mins
- Typical costNZ$56($34)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paihia and Russell
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Paihia to Russell by ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around NZ$18 ($11) and will take around 10min.
The distance between Paihia and Russell is around 3km (2 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 4km (2 miles)
It takes around 10min to get from Paihia and Russell by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Paihia to Russell is to take a ferry which takes around 10min and will set you back approx NZ$18 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Paihia and Russell is to take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$18 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Paihia and Russell. We recommend that you take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 10min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Paihia and Russell. We recommend that you take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 10min.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Paihia and Russell. The ferry typically takes around 10min and departs 4 times a day.
Explore Group run the ferry services between Paihia and Russell. Ferries run 4 times a day and take around 10min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paihia to Russell. We recommend that you take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 10min.
The closest major airport to Russell is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Russell. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Paihia to Russell. We recommend that you take a ferry to Russell. instead which will take 10min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paihia to Russell is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 10min and will usually cost around NZ$18 ($11).
Compare travel optionsbetween Paihia and Russell
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | 10min | NZ$18($11) | 4 times a day | 3km (2 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 27min | NZ$56($34) | every 10 mins | 16km (10 miles) |
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Airports near Russell
The following major airports near Russell offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Russell
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Russell
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 203km (126 miles) from Russell