There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train Sth
2h 41m$16–22Drive 46.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakaucar 46.5 km
39 min$14–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tuakau46.5 km
39 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakautaxi 46.5 km
39 min$170–220Bus
- Take the bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinuibus Air
- Take the bus from Stop C Puhinui to Pukekohe Stationbus Rbs
3h 57m
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at 94 George St, Tuakau via Stop C Puhinui and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tuakau is 56 km. The road distance is 46.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 41m and costs $16 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, depart from Stop A International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau bus services, operated by Ritchies Transport, arrive at Stop A Puhinui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau is 46 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tuakau.
There are 81+ hotels available in Tuakau.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Tuakau, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to 94 George St, Tuakau via Stop A Puhinui, Stop C Puhinui, Pukekohe Station, and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
Bus from Stop A International Airport to Stop A Puhinui
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $4–6
- Cash
- $6–8
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Bus from Stop C Puhinui to Pukekohe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- AT Metro
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Tuakau
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
Blue Bubble Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 228 294
- Website
- bluebubbletaxi.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 22 036 0721
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
Blue Bubble
- Phone
- +64 800 228 294
- Website
- bluebubbletaxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tuakau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





