There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
52 min$81–405Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
5h 31m$24–57Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Papamoa Beach203.1 km
2h 40mDrive 203.1 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beachcar 203.1 km
2h 40m$59–85Fly Auckland to Rotorua, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Papamoabus
2h 39mFly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
2h 42m$628–664
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach is to bus which costs $24 - $60 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Gravatt Road - Beachwater Drive via Manukau City and Dive Crescent - Opposite The Cargo Shed. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Papamoa Beach is 155 km. The road distance is 203.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $24 - $60.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $60 and takes 5h 31m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papamoa Beach.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Papamoa Beach, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Tauranga 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Papamoa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Papamoa Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 575+ hotels available in Papamoa Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Papamoa Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.