There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi by plane, car, train, bus, or rideshare
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Raetihicar
2h 9m$179–322Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Raetihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 4m$21–96Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Ohakunetrain Northern Explorer
7h 36m$177–240Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Raetihi343.9 km
4h 2mDrive 343.9 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihicar 343.9 km
4h 2m$99–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Raetihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h 13m
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi is to bus which costs $21 - $100 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi is to fly and drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $170 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Raetihi via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Raetihi. However, there are services departing from Manukau Train Station 1 and arriving at Ohakune via Puhinui Train Station 2 and Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Raetihi is 421 km. The road distance is 343.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $100 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Raetihi, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–170 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Raetihi 5 times a week. Tickets cost $19–90 and the journey takes 6h 34m.
- 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 Ohakune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Raetihi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taumarunui to Raetihi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Raetihi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Raetihi station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Ohakune station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Raetihi.
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