There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
1h 9m$173–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h 25m$23–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h 34mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Whanganui431.9 km
5h 6mDrive 431.9 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganuicar 431.9 km
5h 6m$125–180
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui is to bus which costs $23 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $170 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Whanganui is 335 km. The road distance is 431.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $23 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whanganui.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
Air Chathams flies from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganui 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–95
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Whanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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