There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Auckland to Tauranga Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Pukehina Beachtaxi
1h 14m$176–529Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
- Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Pukehina Beach - Fire Stationbus 143
6h 55m$32–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Pukehina Beach235.2 km
3h 2mDrive 235.2 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beachcar 235.2 km
3h 2m$68–98Fly Auckland to Whakatane, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whakatane (WHK)plane AKL - WHK
- Take the bus from The Hub to Pukehina Beach - Fire Stationbus
2h 33m$235–288Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Take the taxi from Tauranga Airport to Pukehina Beachtaxi
3h 4m$723–789
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 14m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach station. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Pukehina Beach - Fire Station via Manukau City, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed and Tauranga City - Durham Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Pukehina Beach is 187 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Pukehina Beach.
There are 575+ hotels available in Pukehina Beach.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Pukehina Beach, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Pukehina Beach - Fire Station via Manukau City, Tauranga, Dive Crescent - The Cargo Shed, and Tauranga City - Durham Street in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Whakatane
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–240
- 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
- Phone
- 0800 4 229 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baybus
Bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to Pukehina Beach - Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Baybus
- Cash
- $10–14
- Bee Card
- $10–14
Bus from The Hub to Pukehina Beach - Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Baybus
- Cash
- $8–12
- Bee Card
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Pukehina Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Pukehina Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



