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How to get fromWellington to Russellby plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Russell by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane WLG - KKE
    2. Take the carferry from Opua to Okiatocarferry car ferry
    4h 55m
    $105–613

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    17h 30m

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    17h 33m

  4. Drive 880.4 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Russellcar car 880.4 km
    10h 35m
    $255–368

  5. Bus, Tour, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Paihia to Russellferry ferry
    25h 30m

Wellington (WLG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Russell. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, 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 Wellington - Central to Russell via Auckland - Central, Paihia, and Paihia in around 17h 30m.

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