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How to get fromAuckland to Russellby bus, ferry, car, train, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Russell by bus, ferry, car, train, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    5h 15m

  2. Drive 240.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Russellcar car 240.9 km
    3h 26m
    $71–102

  3. Train, fly, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane AKL - KKE
    3. Take the car ferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    3h 30m
    $71–474

  4. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    13h 15m

Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Russell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Russell. However, you can take the bus to Paihia, walk to Paihia, then take the ferry to Russell. Alternatively, you can drive from Auckland to Russell in around 3h 26m.

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