4h 20mTotal estimate
~€70–240Rough fare per person
Flight to Auckland
Wellington → Auckland · about 45m in the air · ~€40–140
Flight to Whakatane
Auckland → Whakatane · about 35m in the air · ~€30–100
Wellington → Whakatane
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About the trip from Wellington to Whakatane
Wellington (New Zealand) and Whakatane (New Zealand) are 416 km (258 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Auckland: about 4h 20m door to door with 1 change, for ~€70–240 per person. Without flying, it takes about 12h 30m by train and bus, via Hamilton and Rotorua.
Step by step
- Flight from Wellington to Auckland: about 45m in the air, 493 km, ~€40–140
- Flight from Auckland to Whakatane: about 35m in the air, 232 km, ~€30–100
Every route we know
- Flight, via Auckland: about 4h 20m, 1 change, ~€70–240
- Train + Bus, via Hamilton and Rotorua: about 12h 30m, 2 changes, ~€30–90
- Flight + Bus, via Rotorua: about 5h 40m, 1 change, ~€50–160
Questions
How long does it take to get from Wellington to Whakatane?
About 4h 20m door to door by flight, via Auckland, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Wellington to Whakatane?
~€70–240 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Wellington to Whakatane without flying?
Yes: by train and bus, via Hamilton and Rotorua, in about 12h 30m, for ~€30–90.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.