How to travel from Te Anau to Hastings, New Zealand
The distance between Te Anau and Hastings is around 1,099km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Te Anau to Hastings by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hastings → Te Anau if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Napier (NPE).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costNZ$470($285)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then Christchurch and then to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington - Central then take the bus to Hastings.
- Duration24h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costNZ$310($190)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Hastings.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$350($215)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Te Anau and Hastings
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Te Anau to Hastings by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$310 ($190) and will take around 24h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$470 ($285).
The distance between Te Anau and Hastings is around 1,099km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 984km (612 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Te Anau and Hastings by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Te Anau to Hastings is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$470 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Te Anau and Hastings is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$310 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Te Anau and Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Te Anau and Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Te Anau to Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Hastings is Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE) (NPE) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Hastings. Taupo Airport (TUO) (TUO) and Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) (PMR) 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 Te Anau to Hastings. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Napier (NPE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Te Anau to Hastings is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$470 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Te Anau and Hastings
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | NZ$470($285) | 4 times a week | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, plane | 6h 55m | NZ$405($250) | 4 times a week | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24h 45m | NZ$310($190) | 4 times a week | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 55m | NZ$350($215) | every 20 mins | 1,377km (855 miles) |
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Airports near Hastings
The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Hastings
Taupo Airport (TUO)
- Distance
- 120km (74 miles) from Hastings
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Hastings