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How to get fromWaikanae to Napierby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Waikanae to Napier by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Waikanae to Palmerston Northtrain train Capital Connection
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    5h 8m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Napierbus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    5h 10m
    $23–55

  3. Drive 257.5 km

    1. Drive from Waikanae to Napiercar car 257.5 km
    3h 6m
    $76–110

  4. Train to Wellington, fly

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane WLG - NPE
    3h 44m
    $77–521

  5. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane PMR - NPE
    6h 1m

Waikanae to Napier by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 262.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Waikanae to Napier 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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