How to get from Wellington to Burnside
3 ways, 306 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 3h 39m | NZ$120–190 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 10h 24m | NZ$60–85 estimated |
| Taxi | 10h 24m | NZ$415–620 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Wellington to Burnside?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 3h 39m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 306 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Wellington to Burnside?
- Drive is the cheapest, from NZ$60. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Wellington to Burnside?
- About 1h 4m in the air (WLG → CHC), about 3h 39m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run NZ$120–190; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Burnside from Wellington by road?
- About 439 km, roughly 10h 24m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$60–85; tolls and parking are extra.