There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga 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
40 min$45–360Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Taurangabus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
4h 45m$21–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tauranga189.7 km
2h 26mDrive 189.7 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Taurangacar 189.7 km
2h 26m$55–79Fly Auckland to Rotorua, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
3h 5mFly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
2h 30m$593–619
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga is to bus which costs $21 - $55 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $45 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Tauranga via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tauranga is 145 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 40 min to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG), including transfers and time at the airport.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga is to fly which takes 40 min and costs $45 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 4h 45m.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Tauranga, 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 Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tauranga.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga Airport Airport.
There are 594+ hotels available in Tauranga.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tauranga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.