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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Te Papaby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Papa by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly Auckland to Wellington

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    1h 36m
    $99–343

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    12h 38m
    $24–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    12h 16m
    $260–329

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Te Paparideshare rideshare 630.4 km
    7h 9m

  5. Drive 630.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Papacar car 630.4 km
    7h 9m
    $182–262

  6. Fly Auckland to Paraparaumu, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    3h 37m
    $204–416

  7. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane TRG - WLG
    5h 26m
    $676–1,130

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Te Papa by bus, train, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 487.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Te Papa, Wellington, 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 Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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