The distance between Whitianga and Hastings is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Whitianga to Hastings by car, plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Tirau then take the bus to Hastings.
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There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Hastings by car, plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around NZ$625 ($380) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$125 ($75).
The distance between Whitianga and Hastings is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 328km (204 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Whitianga and Hastings by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Hastings is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx NZ$125 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Hastings, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$625 ($380) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 5hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 5hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Hastings. We recommend that you fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Tirau then take the bus to Hastings. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Whitianga and Hastings. The distance is around 435km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Hastings is to drive which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around NZ$125 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Taxi and Bus | 5h 60m | NZ$625($380) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | NZ$125($75) | on demand | 435km (270 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hastings offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.