How to travel from Russell to Greymouth, New Zealand
The distance between Russell and Greymouth is around 1,187km (738 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Russell to Greymouth by ferry, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Greymouth → Russell if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Hokitika (HKK).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costNZ$420($255)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$425($260)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Russell and Greymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Russell to Greymouth by ferry, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around NZ$420 ($255) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between Russell and Greymouth is around 1,187km (738 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 838km (521 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Russell and Greymouth by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Russell to Greymouth is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$420 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Russell and Greymouth is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$420 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Russell and Greymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Russell and Greymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Russell to Greymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) 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 Russell to Greymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Russell to Greymouth is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$420 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Russell and Greymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 4h 55m | NZ$420($255) | 3 times a week | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 40m | NZ$425($260) | 4 times a day | 1,341km (834 miles) |
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Airports near Greymouth
The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Greymouth