There are 2 ways to get from Opua to Russell by car ferry, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Opua to Russell is to car ferry and drive which costs $4 - $90 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Opua to Russell is to car ferry and taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $130.
The distance between Opua and Russell is 9 km.
The best way to get from Opua to Russell without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $130.
It takes approximately 18 min to get from Opua to Russell, including transfers.
There are 365+ hotels available in Russell.
What companies run services between Opua, New Zealand and Russell, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Opua to Russell. However, you can take the car ferry to Okiato then take the taxi to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Opua to Russell via Opua and Okiato in around 18 min.
- Phone
- 0800 222979
- [email protected]
- Website
- northlandferries.co.nz
Car ferry from Opua to Okiato
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–85
- Schedules at
- northlandferries.co.nz
- Foot Passenger
- $3
- Car Less than 6m
- $20
- Vehicle over 6m
- $30–85
- Motorcycle
- $10
Car ferry from Opua to Okiato
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–85
- Schedules at
- northlandferries.co.nz
- Foot Passenger
- $3
- Car Less than 6m
- $20
- Vehicle over 6m
- $30–85
- Motorcycle
- $10
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Haruru Cabs
- Phone
- +64 8 402 6292
Paihia Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 402 7506
- Website
- paihiataxis.nz
Tuk Tuk Shuttle Services
- Phone
- +64 9 402 6206
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