How to travel from Russell to Invercargill, New Zealand
The distance between Russell and Invercargill is around 1,426km (886 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Russell to Invercargill 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 Invercargill → Russell if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costNZ$485($295)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$580($355)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Russell and Invercargill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Russell to Invercargill by ferry, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around NZ$485 ($295) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Russell and Invercargill is around 1,426km (886 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,331km (827 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Russell and Invercargill by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Russell to Invercargill is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx NZ$485 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Russell and Invercargill is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$485 ($295) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Russell and Invercargill. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Russell and Invercargill. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Russell to Invercargill. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Russell to Invercargill. We recommend that you take a ferry to Opua then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Russell to Invercargill is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around NZ$485 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Russell and Invercargill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane | 3h 35m | NZ$485($295) | every 10 mins | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | NZ$580($355) | 4 times a day | 1,900km (1,181 miles) |
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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