How to travel from Whangārei to Gisborne, New Zealand

The distance between Whangārei and Gisborne is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Whangārei to Gisborne by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Gisborne (GIS).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$215($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Auckland - Central and then to Sycamore Lodge.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    NZ$110($67)
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Drive

Drive to Gisborne.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whangārei and Gisborne

There are several options for getting from Whangārei to Gisborne by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$110 ($67) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$215 ($130).

The distance between Whangārei and Gisborne is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Whangārei and Gisborne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whangārei to Gisborne is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$215 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Whangārei and Gisborne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$110 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whangārei and Gisborne. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Gisborne (GIS). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whangārei and Gisborne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whangārei to Gisborne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Auckland - Central. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Whangārei and Gisborne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Whangārei and Gisborne. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and arrive at Gisborne (GIS) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Whangārei to Gisborne. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Whangārei to Gisborne typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and and arrive into Gisborne (GIS).

The closest major airport to Gisborne is Gisborne Airport (GIS) (GIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Gisborne. Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Whangārei and Gisborne. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whangārei to Gisborne is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$215 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Whangārei and Gisborne

Transport options from Whangārei to Gisborne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 55m
NZ$215($130)
every 15 mins490km (304 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 45m
NZ$320($195)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
NZ$110($67)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
NZ$140($86)
on demand636km (395 miles)

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Airports near Gisborne

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

GIS
Gisborne Airport (GIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Gisborne
ROT
Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Gisborne
PMR
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
International Airport
Distance
277km (172 miles) from Gisborne