Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrisbane to Whanganuiby plane, bus, or train

Find Transport to Whanganui

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Whanganui by plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Palmerston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane BNE - PMR
    2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    10h 44m
    $233–994

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane BNE - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    11h 8m
    $282–1,041

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BNE - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    11h 18m
    $395–1,009

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Wanganui Airport

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane BNE - WAG
    7h 35m
    $494–2,071

  5. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane OOL - WLG
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    12h 58m
    $313–864

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Wanganui Airport

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane OOL - WAG
    9h 45m
    $522–2,276

  7. Fly Brisbane Airport to Auckland, train, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BNE - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    15h 4m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,608.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Whanganui, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Air Chathams, and four other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around New Zealand

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides