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 - $700 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 6h 58m and costs $160 - $1,000.

How far is it from Napier to Balclutha?

The distance between Napier and Balclutha is 965 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 4m and costs $460 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Napier to Balclutha, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balclutha?

There are 33+ hotels available in Balclutha.

Napier to Balclutha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 6 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 Napier Hastings Airport Heliport to Dunedin, bus
best
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Dunedin (DUD)NPE - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balclutha
6h 58m
$160–991
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurch
4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Otago University
5. Take the bus from Otago University to Balclutha
27h 15m
$85–677
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston North
2. Take the train from Palmerston North to Wellington
3. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Picton
4. Take the train from Picton to Rangiora
5. Take the bus from Church Corner to Dunedin
6. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balclutha
27h 4m
$467–1,043
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Napier to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Balclutha
16h 46m
$391–889
Fly Napier Hastings Airport Heliport to Invercargill, bus
1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Invercargill (IVC)NPE - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Balclutha
8h 40m
$175–825
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Dunedin, bus
1. Take the bus from Napier to Palmerston North
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Dunedin (DUD)PMR - DUD
3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balclutha
9h 45m
$169–982

Napier to Balclutha by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

27h 15mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.6 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Napier to Balclutha. However, you can take the bus to Napier Airport, walk to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) airport, 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 4m.

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