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How to get fromNapier to Russellby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane NPE - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    4h 4m
    $98–626

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    13h 50m

  3. Drive 648 km

    1. Drive from Napier to Russellcar car 648 km
    8h 9m
    $190–274

  4. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    21h 50m

Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Russell. However, you can fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Russell via Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 13h 50m.

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