There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 23 bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to SH 23, Te Matabus 23
3h 41m$68–85Drive 138.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Matacar 138.8 km
1h 38m$40–58Train, taxi
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
- Take the taxi from Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 to Te Matataxi
4h 9m$283–355Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Te Mata138.8 km
1h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at SH 23, Te Mata via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Te Mata is 162 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata without a car is to bus and line 23 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Mata.
There are 177+ hotels available in Te Mata.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Te Mata, Waikato, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland International Airport to Te Mata via Transport Centre and SH 23, Te Mata in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Transport Centre to SH 23, Te Mata
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Te Mata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $260–310
Dial A Cab Hamilton
- Phone
- +64 7847 5050
Hamilton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 477 477
- Website
- hamiltontaxis.co.nz
Red Cabs Hamilton Ltd
- Phone
- +64 07 839 3939
- Website
- redcabs.co.nz
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