There are 4 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
- Take the bus from New Plymouth to Maxwellbus
5h 8mDrive 239.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangicar 239.5 km
3h 18m$70–100Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
6h 4m$182–261Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Paparangi239.5 km
3h 18m
Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi. However, there are services departing from Wellington Airport and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Paparangi is 443 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $180 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington Airport station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Paparangi.
There are 76+ hotels available in Paparangi.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Paparangi, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganui once daily. Tickets cost $22–65 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from New Plymouth to Maxwell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington Airport to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Paparangi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Paparangi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


