How to travel from Whitianga to Picton, New Zealand
The distance between Whitianga and Picton is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Whitianga to Picton by car, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Picton → Whitianga if you're planning a return trip.
Car, Train and Ferry
Drive to Papakura then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$325($200)
Multiple operators
Drive to Papakura, train and ferry
Drive to Papakura then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costNZ$325($200)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manukau City and then to Wellington - Central then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costNZ$190($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$250($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whitianga and Picton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Whitianga to Picton by car, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$190 ($115) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 11h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$250 ($155).
The distance between Whitianga and Picton is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)
It takes around 15hrs to get from Whitianga and Picton by car, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Whitianga to Picton is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 11h 15m and will set you back approx NZ$250 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Whitianga and Picton is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$190 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Whitianga and Picton. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 11h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Whitianga and Picton. We recommend that you drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 11h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whitianga to Picton. We recommend that you drive to Papakura then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 15hrs.
The closest major airport to Picton is Picton Aerodrome (PCN) (PCN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Picton. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) (BHE) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) 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 Whitianga to Picton. We recommend that you drive to Papakura then take the train to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton. instead which will take 15hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whitianga to Picton is to drive, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15hrs and will usually cost around NZ$325 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Whitianga and Picton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Car, Train and Ferry | 15hrs | NZ$325($200) | 3 times a week | 920km (571 miles) |
Drive to Papakura, train and ferry | 15h 15m | NZ$325($200) | 3 times a week | 905km (562 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 25m | NZ$190($115) | 6 times a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 15m | NZ$250($155) | 4 times a day | 753km (468 miles) |
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Airports near Picton
The following major airports near Picton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Picton Aerodrome (PCN)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Picton
Woodbourne Airport (BHE)
- Distance
- 28km (17 miles) from Picton
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Picton