What is the cheapest way to get from Napier to Balclutha?

The cheapest way to get from Napier to Balclutha is to bus and car ferry which costs $85 - $750 and takes 27h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Napier to Balclutha?

The fastest way to get from Napier to Balclutha is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $160 - $950.

How far is it from Napier to Balclutha?

The distance between Napier and Balclutha is 958 km.

How do I travel from Napier to Balclutha without a car?

The best way to get from Napier to Balclutha without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 27h 5m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Napier to Balclutha?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Napier to Balclutha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balclutha?

There are 34+ hotels available in Balclutha.

Napier to Balclutha - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Balclutha by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, 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 Dunedin, bus
best
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Dunedin (DUD)plane NPE - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
5h 43m
$161–913
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago Universitybus
5. Take the bus from Otago University to Balcluthabus
27h 15m
$85–717
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston Northbus
2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellingtontrain
3. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry
4. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain
5. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedinbus
6. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus
27h 5m
$502–1,108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Balcluthacar
16h 49m
$378–905
Fly to Invercargill, bus
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC)plane NPE - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Balcluthabus
7h 25m
$179–719

Napier to Balclutha by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

27h 15mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Napier to Balclutha.

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Distance: 958.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Balclutha. However, you can fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, then take the bus to Balclutha. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Napier to Balclutha via Palmerston North, Palmerston North, Wellington, Wellington - Central, Picton, Picton, Rangiora, Church Corner, and Dunedin in around 27h 5m.

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