What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Russell Island?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Russell Island is to fly and train and ferry which costs $170 - $650 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Russell Island?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Russell Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs $230 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to Russell Island?

The distance between Auckland and Russell Island is 2406 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Russell Island?

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Auckland to Russell Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Russell Island?

Russell Island is 3h behind Auckland. It is currently 11:59 PM in Auckland and 8:59 PM in Russell Island.

Where can I stay near Russell Island?

There are 136+ hotels available in Russell Island.

Auckland to Russell Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Russell Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Auckland to Brisbane Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AKL - BNE
2. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
9h 17m
$231–656
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane WRE - BNE
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
15h 12m
$171–745
Fly Auckland to Gold Coast Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AKL - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
10h 6m
$205–583
Fly Auckland to Sunshine Coast Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane AKL - MCY
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
3. Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, platform 4 to Russell Island, platform 2ferry
12h 37m
$176–634

Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

83Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,406 km
Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Russell Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Russell Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to South Brisbane station, platform 1, walk to Cultural Centre station, platform 2, take the bus to Griffith University station, platform 2, take the line 280 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 760 bus to Varsity Lakes station, walk to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, walk to Beenleigh station, stop A, take the line 565 bus to Loganholme, stop H, walk to Loganholme, stop E, take the line 282 bus to Redland Bay Marina, platform 1, walk to Redland Bay Marina, platform 4, take the ferry to Russell Island, platform 2, then take the taxi to Russell Island.

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