There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane AKL - WRE
- Take the bus from Whangarei to Waipubus
2h 48mDrive 138.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipucar 138.9 km
1h 46m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waipubus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
3h 49mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Waipu138.9 km
1h 46mFly to Kerikeri Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane AKL - KKE
- Take the bus from Kerikeri to Waipubus
4h 31mFly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Whangarei Airportplane
- Take the bus from Whangarei to Waipubus
4h 43m
Auckland (AKL) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Waipu via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Waipu is 191 km. The road distance is 138.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waipu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu.
Book your Auckland Airport (AKL) to Waipu bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Waipu, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waipu once daily, and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Whangarei Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Auckland to Kerikeri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whangarei to Waipu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waipu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kerikeri to Waipu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whangarei to Waipu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Waipu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Waipu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


