How to travel from Twizel to Paihia, New Zealand
The distance between Twizel and Paihia is around 1,275km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Twizel to Paihia by bus, 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 Paihia → Twizel if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costNZ$390($240)
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3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Picton then take a ferry to Wellington then drive to Paihia.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costNZ$490($300)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Twizel and Paihia
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Twizel to Paihia by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around NZ$330 ($200) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$390 ($240).
The distance between Twizel and Paihia is around 1,275km (792 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,054km (655 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Twizel and Paihia by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Twizel to Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx NZ$390 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Twizel and Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around NZ$330 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Twizel and Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Twizel and Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Twizel to Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Paihia is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Paihia. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Twizel to Paihia. We recommend that you take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange then fly from Queenstown (ZQN) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Twizel to Paihia is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around NZ$390 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Twizel and Paihia
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 45m | NZ$390($240) | 4 times a week | 1,451km (902 miles) |
| Bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, plane | 6h 55m | NZ$330($200) | 4 times a week | 1,440km (895 miles) |
| Bus to Cromwell, plane | 7h 45m | NZ$380($230) | 4 times a week | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Bus to Christchurch, Fly | 8h 10m | NZ$360($220) | 4 times a week | 1,275km (792 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 25m | NZ$490($300) | every 20 mins | 1,583km (984 miles) |
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Airports near Paihia
The following major airports near Paihia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Kerikeri Airport (KKE)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Paihia
Whangarei Airport (WRE)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Paihia
Auckland Airport (AKL)
- Distance
- 201km (125 miles) from Paihia