There are 5 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane WLG - NPE
1h$55–420Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
7h 27m$22–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Napier322.5 km
3h 50mDrive 322.5 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napiercar 322.5 km
3h 50m$93–134Train, bus
- Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Napierbus Wellington - Central - Napier
7h 30m
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier is to bus which costs $22 - $65 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier is to fly which takes 1h and costs $55 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Napier via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Napier is 271 km. The road distance is 322.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $22 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier is to fly which takes 1h and costs $55 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 7h 27m.
The quickest flight from Wellington Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Napier, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Napier once daily. Tickets cost $13–50 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–80
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Napier.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Wellington Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport Airport.
There are 347+ hotels available in Napier.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Napier. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.