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How to get fromWhakatāne to Napierby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Whakatāne to Napier by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Whakatane to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Napierbus bus
    6h 44m

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whakatane to Papakurabus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane AKL - NPE
    8h 43m
    $75–471

  3. Drive 278.7 km

    1. Drive from Whakatāne to Napiercar car 278.7 km
    4h 8m
    $81–117

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Whakatane to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Napierbus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    7h 4m

Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 315.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Whakatane to Napier via Rotorua and Taupo in around 6h 44m.

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