There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton 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 Mastertonbus
4h 24m$435–877Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus Palmerston North - Masterton
12h 39m$42–112Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Renall Street Stationtrain Wrl
14h 47m$288–367Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Masterton591.9 km
6h 43mDrive 591.9 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Mastertoncar 591.9 km
6h 43m$172–248Fly to Wellington, train, line 200 bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Featherston Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Featherston Station to Queen Street - The Warehousebus
5h 30m$124–430Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus
5h 43m$189–332
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton is to bus which costs $40 - $120 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $430 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Masterton via Manukau City and Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Masterton station. However, there are services departing from Manukau Train Station 1 and arriving at Renall Street Station via Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura and Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Masterton is 490 km. The road distance is 591.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton without a car is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton is to bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $370 and takes 14h 47m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Masterton, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Masterton via Manukau City and Palmerston North in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Masterton via Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, Manukau Train Station 1, Puhinui Train Station 2, Papakura, Wellington, Wellington Station, and Renall Street Station in around 14h 47m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–310
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Renall Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Featherston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Bus from Featherston Station to Queen Street - The Warehouse
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–65
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton is 592 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Masterton.
There are 121+ hotels available in Masterton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Masterton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







