The distance between Tauranga and Invercargill is around 1,192km (740 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tauranga to Invercargill 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 Invercargill → Tauranga if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC).
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
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There are several options for getting from Tauranga to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$380 ($230) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$495 ($305).
The distance between Tauranga and Invercargill is around 1,192km (740 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,164km (723 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tauranga and Invercargill by plane.
The quickest way to get from Tauranga to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$495 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Tauranga and Invercargill is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$380 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tauranga and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tauranga and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Tauranga and Invercargill. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Christchurch (CHC). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Tauranga to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Christchurch (CHC). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tauranga to Invercargill typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Tauranga (TRG) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tauranga to Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Tauranga (TRG) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tauranga to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$495 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 40m | NZ$495($305) | on demand | 1,192km (740 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 20h 50m | NZ$380($230) | 4 times a day | 1,519km (944 miles) |
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.