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How to get fromSydney to Russellby plane, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Russell by plane, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kerikeri Airport, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane SYD - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    8h 22m
    $214–929

  2. Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SYD - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    11h 2m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,132.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Russell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Russell. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Whangarei Airport (WRE), walk to Whangarei Airport, take the bus to Rose St Bus Depo, walk to Whangarei, take the bus to Paihia, walk to Paihia, then take the ferry to Russell.

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