There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Auckland to Wellington
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
1h 51m$99–346Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 40m$24–96Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
12h 19m$259–322Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wellington Cable Car631.4 km
7h 9mDrive 631.4 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Carcar 631.4 km
7h 9m$183–264Fly Auckland to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
3h 38m$205–418Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
5h 41m$676–1,131
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car is to bus which costs $24 - $100 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Wellington - Central via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Wellington Cable Car. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Wellington via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wellington Cable Car is 490 km. The road distance is 631.4 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs $250 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs $95 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $330 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $24 - $100 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Wellington Cable Car, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–310
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Wellington Cable Car
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car is 631 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Cable Car.
There are 488+ hotels available in Wellington Cable Car.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Wellington Cable Car. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.