There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei by plane, bus, train, towncar, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO)plane AKL - TUO
1h 16m$126–469Drive 256.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakeicar 256.8 km
2h 53m$75–107Bus
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Taupobus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7hTrain, towncar
- Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
- Take a town car from National Park to Taupōtowncar
9h 12m$352–400Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wairakei256.8 km
2h 53m
Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Wairakei via Manukau City and Taupo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wairakei is 241 km. The road distance is 256.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Taupo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wairakei.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Wairakei, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Taupo (TUO) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Taupo 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 24m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Taupō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $180
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wairakei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- On demand
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