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How to get fromBrisbane to Ha‘apaiby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Ha‘apai by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane BNE - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    33h 21m

  2. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane OOL - VAV
    3. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    36h 3m

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane BNE - TBU
    2. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    27h 25m

  4. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane OOL - TBU
    3. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    31h 2m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration24h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Ha‘apai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,662.6 km
  • Duration: 33h 21m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Ha‘apai. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport (VAV), take the taxi to Vava'u, then take the ferry to Pangai. Alternatively, you can take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes station, stop B, take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport (VAV), take the taxi to Vava'u, then take the ferry to Pangai.

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