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How to Travel from

South Island to North Island

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:
0800 205 305
Website:
busit.co.nz
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$20.39

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Wellington - Central to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$50.97
Bus from Tekapo to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Napier to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Kihikihi to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Waitara to Eight
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$31.85

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Fox Glacier to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$24.21

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Westport to Picton
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Westport
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$48.42

Methven Travel

Phone:
+64 3 302 8106
Website:
methventravel.co.nz/
Bus from Methven to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.60–$34.99

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Timaru to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$484.18
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$356.76
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$267.57
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hawke'S
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$305.80
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$191.12
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$293.05

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to National
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.19–$108.30
Train from Palmerston North to Taumarunui
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.08–$89.19

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Island to North Island?

The cheapest way to get from South Island to North Island is to bus and car ferry which costs $130.43 - $315.22 and takes 27h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Island to North Island?

The fastest way to get from South Island to North Island is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $141.30 - $478.26 .

How far is it from South Island to North Island?

The distance between South Island and North Island is 754 km.

How do I travel from South Island to North Island without a car?

The best way to get from South Island to North Island without a car is to bus and shuttle and car ferry which takes 24h 37m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from South Island to North Island?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from South Island to North Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near North Island?

There are 153+ hotels available in North Island. Prices start at $56.30 per night.
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