What is the cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Paihia?

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Paihia is to bus which costs $40 - $160 and takes 13h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whanganui to Paihia?

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Paihia is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $430 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Whanganui and Paihia?

No, there is no direct bus from Whanganui to Paihia. However, there are services departing from Whanganui / Wanganui and arriving at Paihia via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Whanganui to Paihia?

The distance between Whanganui and Paihia is 686 km. The road distance is 667.2 km.

How do I travel from Whanganui to Paihia without a car?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Paihia without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $40 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Whanganui to Paihia?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Whanganui to Paihia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whanganui to Paihia bus from?

Whanganui to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whanganui / Wanganui station.

Bus or fly from Whanganui to Paihia?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Paihia is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $40 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $430 - $550 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Whanganui to Paihia bus arrive?

Whanganui to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Whanganui to Paihia?

Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Paihia is 667 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Whanganui to Paihia.

Where can I stay near Paihia?

There are 380+ hotels available in Paihia.

Whanganui to Paihia - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and Tour

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There are 7 ways to get from Whanganui to Paihia by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or train

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Bus to Palmerston, fly to Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane PMR - KKE
6h 7m
$179–712
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
13h 5m
$40–153
Drive 667.2 km
1. Drive from Whanganui to Paihiacar 667.2 km
7h 55m
$202–292
Bus, Tour
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour
21h
$311–443
Fly Wanganui Airport to Kerikeri Airport
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane WAG - KKE
3h 49m
$430–534
Fly Wanganui Airport to Auckland, bus
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus
7h 44m
$193–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Papakuratrain
3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus
13h 41m

Whanganui to Paihia by bus

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Distance: 685.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Paihia, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Paihia via Auckland - Central in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, Air Chathams and Air New Zealand fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) twice daily.

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