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How to get fromNapier to Whitiangaby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Napier to Whitianga by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or train

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPE - AKL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland Airport to Whitiangashuttle bus
    5h 30m
    $190–642

  2. Bus, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Thames to Whitiangashuttle bus
    12h 30m
    $101–277

  3. Bus, taxi via Taupō

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    10h 3m

  4. Drive 417.1 km

    1. Drive from Napier to Whitiangacar car 417.1 km
    5h 9m
    $122–176

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Whitiangataxi taxi
    10h 38m

  6. Bus, towncar, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Turangibus bus
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    4. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain train
    5. Drive from Papakura to Whitiangacar car
    12h 3m

Napier to Whitianga by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Napier to Whitianga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Napier to Whitianga. However, you can fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland Airport, then take the shuttle to Whitianga. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Taupo, take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Whitianga.

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