How to travel from Whitianga to Hastings, New Zealand

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.

2 routes found

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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Plane, Taxi and Bus

Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport then take a taxi to Tirau then take the bus to Hastings.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    NZ$625($380)
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Drive

Drive to Hastings.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance435km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Hastings

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Hastings. We recommend that you drive to Hastings. instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Whitianga to Hastings
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Taxi and Bus
5h 60m
NZ$625($380)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Drive
5hrs
NZ$125($75)
on demand435km (270 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.

NPE
Hawkes Bay Airport (NPE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Hastings
TUO
Taupo Airport (TUO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Hastings
PMR
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Hastings