Rome2Rio

How to get fromNapier to Timaruby plane, bus, car ferry, car or train

Find Transport to Timaru

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Timaru by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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

  1. Fly to Timaru

    best
    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane NPE - TIU
    3h 31m
    $143–632

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus
    21h 1m
    $80–647

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Napier to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Timarucar car
    13h 24m
    $298–795

  4. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane NPE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Timarubus bus
    6h 12m
    $100–605

  5. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Napier to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Rangioratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Timarubus bus
    21h 50m
    $307–1,125

Napier to Timaru by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration21h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Air New Zealand flies from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU) 6 times a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Napier

Trips to Timaru

Popular routes