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15 h 53 min
901 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Napier to South Island

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Cheapest
By car (901 km)
15 h 53 min
901 km.
from $49
Other
Rideshare
15 h 53 min
901 km.
from $11.75
Bus, Plane (Fly to Christchurch International Airport)
5 h 10 min
628 km.
from $190.11
Bus, Plane (Fly to Timaru)
5 h 50 min
628 km.
from $206.41
Bus, Train
24 h 2 min
628 km.
from $352.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Napier to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$44.60
Bus from Picton to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$35.68
Bus from Nelson to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Napier to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
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 Westport to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$48.42

Methven Travel

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

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$394.99
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.71–$280.31
Plane from Hawke'S Bay Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Greymouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Napier to South Island?

The cheapest way to get from Napier to South Island is to fly and shuttle which costs $65.22 - $293.48 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Napier to South Island is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 10m and costs $65.22 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Napier to South Island?

The distance between Napier and South Island is 617 km.

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

The best way to get from Napier to South Island without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 17h 30m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Napier to South Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near South Island?

There are four+ hotels available in South Island. Prices start at $101.35 per night.
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