How to Travel from

Wellington to South Island

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Wellington South Island

How to Get from Wellington to South Island

Plane

1 h 14 min

Select a Ticket

Car

12 h 2 min

from $31

Rideshare

12 h 2 min

from $7.55

Cheapest

By car (579 km)

12 h 2 min

579 km.

from $31

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

12 h 2 min

579 km.

from $7.55

Train, Plane (Train to Palmerston)

5 h 6 min

506 km.

from $186.49

Train, Plane (Train to Paraparaumu)

4 h 33 min

506 km.

from $161.60

Bus, Plane

6 h 28 min

506 km.

from $171.71

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$42.05–$229.35

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$61.16–$280.31

Plane from Palmerston to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$89.19–$280.31

Air Chathams

Website:

airchathams.co.nz/

Plane from Paraparaumu to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$26.76–$293.05

Plane from Wanganui Airport to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.41–$242.09

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

10h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$45.87–$76.45

Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui

Ave. Duration:

3h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$21.66–$39.50

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

11h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$152.90–$191.12

Train from Wellington to Palmerston

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$50.97–$62.43

Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$34.40–$42.05

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/

Train from Wellington to Palmerston

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$19.11–$25.48

Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$7.64–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:

0800 801 700

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metlink.org.nz

Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.64–$10.83

Other operators

Northland Ferries

Phone:

0800 222979

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northlandferries.co.nz/

Other from Rangiora Ferry Terminal to Rawene

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.33–$13.21

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

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to South Island is to bus which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellington to South Island is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $36.96 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Wellington to South Island?

The distance between Wellington and South Island is 522 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellington to South Island without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $39.13 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Wellington to South Island, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to South Island?

The best way to get from Wellington to South Island is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $36.96 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 11h 15m, you could also train, which costs $130.43 - $163.04 and takes 11h 28m.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are 1831+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $57.99 per night.

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Sky Tower

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Auckland War Memorial Museum

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South Island

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Six ways to Travel from Wellington to South Island

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Air Chathams

Bus operators

InterCity

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Metlink

Other operators

Northland Ferries

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from Wellington to South Island?

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to South Island?

Where can I stay near South Island?