How to travel from Russell to Oneroa, New Zealand

The distance between Russell and Oneroa is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Russell to Oneroa by ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Car, Ferry and Plane

Drive to Okiato then take a ferry to Opua then drive to Kerikeri (KKE) then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    NZ$240($150)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Paihia then take the bus to Albany then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$82($50)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Russell and Oneroa

There are several options for getting from Russell to Oneroa by ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around NZ$82 ($50) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive, then take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$240 ($150).

The distance between Russell and Oneroa is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Russell and Oneroa by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Russell to Oneroa is to drive, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$240 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Russell and Oneroa is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$82 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Russell and Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Okiato then take a ferry to Opua then drive to Kerikeri (KKE) then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Russell and Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Okiato then take a ferry to Opua then drive to Kerikeri (KKE) then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Russell to Oneroa. We recommend that you drive to Okiato then take a ferry to Opua then drive to Kerikeri (KKE) then fly from Kerikeri (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Oneroa is Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Oneroa. Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) and Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) 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 Oneroa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Paihia then take the bus to Albany then take a ferry to Waiheke Ferry Terminal 3. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Russell to Oneroa is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$82 ($50).

How do I get from Russell to Oneroa

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Transport options from Russell to Oneroa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Car, Ferry and Plane
2h 45m
NZ$240($150)
once daily292km (182 miles)
Ferry and Bus
4h 55m
NZ$82($50)
twice daily259km (161 miles)

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Airports near Oneroa

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

AKL
Auckland Airport (AKL)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Oneroa
HLZ
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Oneroa
WRE
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Oneroa