There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane AKL - GIS
1h 22m$88–430Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Gisbornebus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
11h 42m$36–115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wainui466 km
5h 48mDrive 466 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainuicar 466 km
5h 48m$135–195Train, bus
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodgebus
12h 31m$83–202
Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui is to bus which costs $35 - $120 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $85 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Gisborne via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wainui is 346 km. The road distance is 466 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui without a car is to bus which takes 11h 42m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 11h 42m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Gisborne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wainui.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Wainui, Gisborne, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Gisborne once daily. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Gisborne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- 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 Manukau City to Gisborne
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wainui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
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