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How to get fromOamaru to Napierby bus, plane, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Oamaru to Napier by bus, plane, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Timaru, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Washdykebus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane TIU - NPE
    5h 38m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    22h 21m
    $168–299

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Oamaru to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Napiercar car
    14h 25m
    $403–526

  4. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Dunedinbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane DUD - NPE
    7h 26m
    $203–1,040

  5. Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane CHC - NPE
    7h 25m

  6. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rangiora to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    23h 34m
    $366–777

Oamaru to Napier by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration22h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Oamaru to Napier. However, you can take the bus to Washdyke, take the taxi to Timaru (TIU) airport, then fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oamaru to Napier via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 22h 21m.

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