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

The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Whakatāne is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Whakatāne is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Whanganui and Whakatāne?

No, there is no direct bus from Whanganui to Whakatāne. However, there are services departing from Whanganui / Wanganui and arriving at Whakatane via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Whanganui to Whakatāne?

The distance between Whanganui and Whakatāne is 466 km. The road distance is 364.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Whanganui to Whakatāne without a car is to bus and towncar which takes 9h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Whanganui to Whakatāne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whanganui to Whakatāne bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Whanganui to Whakatāne?

The best way to get from Whanganui to Whakatāne is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $320 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Whanganui to Whakatāne bus arrive?

Whanganui to Whakatāne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Whanganui to Whakatāne?

Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Whakatāne is 364 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Whanganui to Whakatāne.

Where can I stay near Whakatāne?

There are 83+ hotels available in Whakatāne.

Whanganui to Whakatāne - 4 ways to travel via bus, towncar, car, and plane

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

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Bus, towncar
best
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus
2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar
4. Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus
9h 1m
Drive 364.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Whanganui to Whakatānecar 364.3 km
5h 1m
$105–152
Fly
1. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Whakatane (WHK)plane WAG - WHK
5h 52m
$320–519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Whakatanebus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
10h 54m

Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Whakatane (WHK) flights

4Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

$264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.2 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

Air Chathams flies from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Whakatane (WHK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Whakatane via Hamilton - Central in around 10h 54m.

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