What is the cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Motueka?

The cheapest way to get from Gisborne to Motueka is to bus and car ferry which costs $100 - $700 and takes 20h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gisborne to Motueka?

The fastest way to get from Gisborne to Motueka is to fly and bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $750.

How far is it from Gisborne to Motueka?

The distance between Gisborne and Motueka is 559 km.

How do I travel from Gisborne to Motueka without a car?

The best way to get from Gisborne to Motueka without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 20h 51m and costs $180 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Gisborne to Motueka?

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Gisborne to Motueka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Motueka?

There are 244+ hotels available in Motueka.

Gisborne to Motueka - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Gisborne to Motueka by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, or car

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

Fly to Nelson Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Nelson Airport (NSN)GIS - NSN
2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
6h 37m
$131–704
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napier
2. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
5. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
20h 56m
$100–672
Bus, car ferry, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Sycamore Lodge to Napier
2. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Mārahau
20h 51m
$185–1,127
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gisborne to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Motueka
11h 59m
$265–734
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)GIS - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
7h 19m
$136–809

Gisborne to Motueka by bus, car ferry, and foot

4Weekly Services

20h 56mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 559.3 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Gisborne to Motueka. However, you can take the taxi to Gisborne Airport (GIS) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sycamore Lodge to Motueka i-Site via Napier, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Mārahau, and Abel Tasman Centre in around 20h 51m.

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