There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake by plane, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane AKL - NPL
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus
3h 11mDrive 406.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunakecar 406.4 km
4h 52m$117–169Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus 106
8h 55mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Ōpunake406.4 km
4h 52mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus 106
10h 36mTrain, bus via Hamilton
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouthbus
- Take the bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Streetbus 106
10h 57m
Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Tasman Street via Hamilton - Central and Bay F - Egmont Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ōpunake is 304 km. The road distance is 406.4 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake without a car is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ōpunake.
There are six+ hotels available in Ōpunake.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Ōpunake, Taranaki, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland International Airport to Tasman Street via Hamilton - Central, New Plymouth, and Bay F - Egmont Street in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Website
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
Bus from Bay F - Egmont Street to Tasman Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Taranaki Regional Council
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Ōpunake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ōpunake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








