How to Travel from
Levin to Whakatāne
by Route or Car
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Levin, New Zealand → Whakatāne, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Levin to Whakatāne
Composite routes from Levin to Whakatāne
Cheapest
5 h 17 min
Car
439 km.
from $24
Other
5 h 28 min
Train, Plane
330 km.
from $155.60
9 h 44 min
330 km.
from $73.78
5 h 36 min
Train, Plane
330 km.
from $204.74
8 h 26 min
Train, Plane
330 km.
from $147.99
Route Navigator Levin - Whakatāne
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Queen Street West
Queen Street West, 3 м
3 м
Turn left onto Oxford Street and take SH 1 toward Taupō
Oxford Street, Taupō, SH 1, 50 km 573 м
50 km 573 м
Keep left and take SH 1, SH 3 toward Taupō, Whanganui
Taupō, Whanganui, SH 1, SH 3, 71 м
71 м
Turn slight left onto Dundas Road
Dundas Road, 4 km 551 м
4 km 551 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ōhakea Roundabout
Ōhakea Roundabout, 167 м
167 м
Continue onto State Highway 1
State Highway 1, 3 km 700 м
3 km 700 м
Turn right onto High Street and take SH 1 toward Taupō
High Street, Taupō, SH 1, 81 km 65 м
81 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Mataroa Road and drive toward Taupō
Mataroa Road, Taupō, 134 km 577 м
134 km 577 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Taupō Arterial
East Taupō Arterial, 5 km 318 м
5 km 318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Taupō Arterial
East Taupō Arterial, 3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Keep left and drive toward Taupō, Reporoa
Taupō, Reporoa, 262 м
262 м
Turn left onto Broadlands Road
Broadlands Road, 38 km 819 м
38 km 819 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Settlers Road
Settlers Road, 6 km 118 м
6 km 118 м
Turn right onto State Highway 5
State Highway 5, 9 km 234 м
9 km 234 м
Turn right onto State Highway 38
State Highway 38, 6 km 942 м
6 km 942 м
Turn left onto Rerewhakaaitu Road
Rerewhakaaitu Road, 11 km 939 м
11 km 939 м
Continue onto Ngamotu Road
Ngamotu Road, 22 km 74 м
22 km 74 м
Turn left
2 km 709 м
2 km 709 м
Turn left onto Pokairoa Road
Pokairoa Road, 12 km 73 м
12 km 73 м
Continue onto Galatea Road
Galatea Road, 12 km 292 м
12 km 292 м
Turn right onto MacDonald Road
MacDonald Road, 6 km 560 м
6 km 560 м
Turn right onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 6 km 754 м
6 km 754 м
Turn right onto State Highway 30 and take SH 2, SH 30 toward Whakatane, Gisborne
State Highway 30, Whakatane, Gisborne, SH 2, SH 30, 10 km 168 м
10 km 168 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 459 м
459 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 30
State Highway 30, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Landing Road
Landing Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Eivers Road
Eivers Road, 1 km 515 м
1 km 515 м
Turn slight right onto Peace Street
Peace Street, 1 km 830 м
1 km 830 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Strand
The Strand, 177 м
177 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Strand
The Strand, 106 м
106 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Strand
The Strand, 103 м
103 м
Enter roundabout
The Strand, 41 м
41 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Baybus
Bus from Te Puke - Commerce Lane to Boon
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Levin to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.58–$49.69
Bus from Rotorua to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Te
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58
Airlines
Air New Zealand
Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09
Air Chathams
Website:
airchathams.co.nz/
Plane from Palmerston to Whakatane
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Train operators
KiwiRail - Capital Connection
Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Levin to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$16.56
Train from Levin to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$9.56
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Levin to Whakatāne?
The cheapest way to get from Levin to Whakatāne is to bus which costs $38.04 - $70.65 and takes 9h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Levin to Whakatāne?
The fastest way to get from Levin to Whakatāne is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .
Is there a direct bus between Levin and Whakatāne?
No, there is no direct bus from Levin to Whakatāne. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Whakatane via Rotorua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
How far is it from Levin to Whakatāne?
The distance between Levin and Whakatāne is 607 km. The road distance is 440.1 km.
How do I travel from Levin to Whakatāne without a car?
The best way to get from Levin to Whakatāne without a car is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $38.04 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Levin to Whakatāne?
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Levin to Whakatāne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Levin to Whakatāne bus from?
Levin to Whakatāne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Levin station.
Train, bus or fly from Levin to Whakatāne?
The best way to get from Levin to Whakatāne is to bus which takes 9h 44m and costs $38.04 - $70.65 . There are no good options to train or fly between Levin to Whakatāne.
Where does the Levin to Whakatāne bus arrive?
Levin to Whakatāne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.
Can I drive from Levin to Whakatāne?
Yes, the driving distance between Levin to Whakatāne is 440 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Levin to Whakatāne.
Where can I stay near Whakatāne?
There are 72+ hotels available in Whakatāne. Prices start at $52.64 per night.
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