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Napier to Gisborne buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Napier and Gisborne takes 3h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Napier to Gisborne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
216 km
Distance
$55
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Napier to Gisborne bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Napier and Gisborne. The service departs Napier at 1:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Gisborne at 17:35:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Napier to Gisborne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Napier to Gisborne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Napier to Sycamore Lodge 4 times a week. Tickets cost $14–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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