How to travel from Whangārei to Invercargill, New Zealand
The distance between Whangārei and Invercargill is around 1,330km (827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Whangārei to Invercargill by plane, bus, 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 → Whangārei if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costNZ$325($200)
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
- Duration24hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$440($270)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whangārei and Invercargill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whangārei to Invercargill by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$325 ($200) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Whangārei and Invercargill is around 1,330km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,288km (801 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Whangārei and Invercargill by plane.
The quickest way to get from Whangārei to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$325 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Whangārei and Invercargill is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$325 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whangārei and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whangārei and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Whangārei and Invercargill. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC) - via Auckland (AKL). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Whangārei to Invercargill. There is however a flight that goes via Auckland (AKL). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Whangārei to Invercargill typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Whangarei (WRE) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Whangārei to Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Whangarei (WRE) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whangārei to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$325 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whangārei and Invercargill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | NZ$325($200) | every 15 mins | 1,330km (827 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | NZ$465($285) | twice daily | 1,488km (925 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24hrs | NZ$440($270) | 4 times a day | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
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Airports near Invercargill
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Invercargill