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

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

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  1. Car ferry to Kerikeri Airport, fly

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    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane KKE - NPE
    4h 49m
    $97–652

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Napierbus bus
    13h 25m

  3. Drive 648 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Napiercar car 648 km
    8h 8m
    $190–274

  4. Ferry, Tour, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Napierbus bus
    21h 20m

  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 Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WRE - NPE
    6h 43m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Napier. However, you can drive to Okiato, take the car ferry to Opua, drive to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) airport, then fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Russell to Napier via Paihia, Paihia, and Auckland - Central in around 13h 25m.

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