What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Opua?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Opua is to bus which costs $40 - $150 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Opua?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Opua is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Opua?

No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Opua. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Opua Hill via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Wellington to Opua?

The distance between Wellington and Opua is 715 km. The road distance is 860.9 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Opua without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Opua without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 55m and costs $270 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Opua?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Wellington to Opua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Opua bus from?

Wellington to Opua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Bus or fly from Wellington to Opua?

The best way to get from Wellington to Opua is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 16h 9m.

Where does the Wellington to Opua bus arrive?

Wellington to Opua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Opua?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Opua is 861 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Wellington to Opua.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wellington to Opua?

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Where can I stay near Opua?

There are 372+ hotels available in Opua.

Wellington to Opua - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Opua by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane WLG - KKE
4h 32m
$193–691
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Opua Hillbus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
16h 9m
$41–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Opua Hillbus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
15h 55m
$279–370
Drive 860.9 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Opuacar 860.9 km
9h 52m
$255–368
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane WLG - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Opua Hillbus
6h 30m

Wellington to Opua by train and bus

3Weekly Services

15h 55mAverage Duration

$279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Opua, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Opua Hill via Auckland - Central in around 16h 9m.

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