There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Palmerston, bus
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Levinbus
3h 28m$434–876Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Levinbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
10h 53m$24–96Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Levintrain Capital Connection
11h 32m$307–360Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Levin538.1 km
6h 5mDrive 538.1 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levincar 538.1 km
6h 5m$158–228Fly to Wellington, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington to Levintrain
4h 9m$199–449Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Levinbus
4h 32m$188–365Fly to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Levintrain
3h 45m$337–724
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin is to bus which costs $24 - $100 and takes 10h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin is to fly and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $430 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Levin via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Levin. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Levin via Papakura and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Levin is 432 km. The road distance is 538.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $24 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $24 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $360 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Levin, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Levin twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Levin via Stop A Puhinui, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, and Palmerston North in around 11h 32m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–340
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–250
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Palmerston North to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Manukau City to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- horizons.govt.nz
Bus from Palmerston North to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/
- Schedules at
- https://www.horizons.govt.nz/buses-transport/bus-routes-transport
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Levin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Levin station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Levin.
There are 60+ hotels available in Levin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Levin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








