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

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There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    3h
    $112–449

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 24m
    $31–96

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    11h 27m
    $243–392

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Waikanaerideshare rideshare 572.1 km
    6h 31m

  5. Drive 572.1 km

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waikanaecar car 572.1 km
    6h 31m
    $166–239

  6. Fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    2h 29m
    $198–418

  7. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    4h 3m

  8. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus
    5h 7m
    $188–372

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waikanae by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.6 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Waikanae twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 54m. 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.

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