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How to get fromRussell to Aucklandby ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Russell to Auckland by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    5h 6m

  2. Drive 240.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Russell to Aucklandcar car 240.8 km
    3h 25m
    $71–102

  3. Drive, car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Russell to Okiatocar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    4h 4m
    $76–546

  4. Ferry, Tour

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    13h 15m

  5. Ferry, bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus bus
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WRE - AKL
    5h 58m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Auckland. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, take the bus to Albany, walk to Stop A Albany Bus Station, then take the bus to Fanshawe Street/Victoria Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Auckland in around 3h 25m.

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