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Whakatāne to Wellington

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6 h 31 min
532 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Whakatāne to Wellington

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Cheapest
By car (532 km)
6 h 31 min
532 km.
from $29
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Plane from Whakatāne (Rotorua International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 31 min
532 km.
from $6.94
Plane
2 h 46 min
415 km.
from $141.86
Bus
12 h 25 min
414 km.
from $70.02
Bus, Train
13 h 43 min
414 km.
from $146.45
Bus, Plane
4 h 7 min
415 km.
from $131.25

Transport providers

Bus operators

Baybus

Phone:
0800 4 229 287
Email:
Website:
baybus.co.nz/
Bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Te
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.37–$8.92
Bus from Domain Road - Fronting No. 83 to Greerton
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Te Puke to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.50–$63.71
Bus from Greerton to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Whakatane to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$33.13
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Whakatāne to Wellington is to bus which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whakatāne to Wellington is to drive and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $103.26 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Whakatāne and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from Whakatāne to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 and arriving at Wellington - Central via Te Puke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Whakatāne to Wellington?

The distance between Whakatāne and Wellington is 514 km. The road distance is 531.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Whakatāne to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $39.13 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Whakatāne to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whakatāne to Wellington bus from?

Whakatāne to Wellington bus services, operated by Baybus, depart from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 station.

Where does the Whakatāne to Wellington bus arrive?

Whakatāne to Wellington bus services, operated by Baybus, arrive at Te Puke - Commerce Lane station.

Can I drive from Whakatāne to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Whakatāne to Wellington is 531 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Whakatāne to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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