There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Wellington
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
2h 13m$105–353Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
13h 12m$28–125Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
12h 2m$248–305Bus via Paraparaumu
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Paraparaumubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 32m$40–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tawa615.4 km
6h 59mDrive 615.4 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawacar 615.4 km
6h 59m$177–256Fly Auckland to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Tawa Stationtrain
3h 5m$202–329Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
6h 3m$682–1,140
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa is to bus which costs $28 - $130 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Paraparaumu via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Tawa station. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Tawa Station via Papakura and Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tawa is 504 km. The road distance is 615.4 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa without a car is to train which takes 12h 2m and costs $240 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $100 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $310 and takes 12h 2m, you could also bus via Paraparaumu, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 12h 32m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Tawa, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- 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 Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–310
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–280
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Tawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa is 615 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tawa.
There are 539+ hotels available in Tawa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tawa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.