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How to get fromTauranga to Russellby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Russell by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane TRG - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    3h 19m
    $83–578

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    10h 5m

  3. Drive 440.3 km

    1. Drive from Tauranga to Russellcar car 440.3 km
    5h 54m
    $127–183

  4. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    18h 5m

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Tauranga to Russell. However, you can fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE), drive to Opua, take the car ferry to Okiato, then drive to Russell. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tauranga to Russell via Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 10h 5m.

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