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How to get fromPaihia to Wellingtonby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Paihia to Wellington by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane KKE - WLG
    3h 48m
    $207–779

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    16h 25m
    $41–149

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    15h 47m
    $268–362

  4. Drive  865.5 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Wellingtoncar car 865.5 km
    9h 57m
    $262–379

  5. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane WRE - WLG
    5h 48m

  6. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    24h 15m
    $191–395

Paihia to Wellington by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 709.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Paihia, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Wellington (WLG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paihia to Wellington - Central via Auckland - Central in around 16h 25m.

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