How to travel from Tauranga to Greymouth, New Zealand

The distance between Tauranga and Greymouth is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out GreymouthTauranga if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$425($260)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$255($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tauranga and Greymouth

There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Greymouth by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$255 ($155) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$425 ($260).

The distance between Tauranga and Greymouth is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (421 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Tauranga and Greymouth by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Greymouth is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx NZ$425 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Greymouth is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$255 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tauranga and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tauranga and Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tauranga and Greymouth. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Hokitika (HKK) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Tauranga to Greymouth. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tauranga to Greymouth typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Hokitika (HKK).

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 Tauranga to Greymouth. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Greymouth is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around NZ$425 ($260).

How do I get from Tauranga to Greymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Tauranga and Greymouth

Transport options from Tauranga to Greymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
NZ$425($260)
3 times a week917km (570 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 55m
NZ$255($155)
4 times a day960km (597 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tauranga and Greymouth

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Greymouth

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

HKK
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
WSZ
Westport Airport (WSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Greymouth