There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus Hamilton - Central - Auckland - Central
3h 8m$18–20Train
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
3h 46m$93–130Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Whatawhata115.1 km
1h 19mDrive 115.1 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhatacar 115.1 km
1h 19m$34–48
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata is to bus which costs $17 - $20 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at 15 Store Rd, Whatawhata via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Whatawhata station. However, there are services departing from Manukau Train Station 1 and arriving at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 via Puhinui Train Station 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Whatawhata is 127 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $17 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata train services, operated by Te Huia, depart from Puhinui Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $17 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Whatawhata, Waikato, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. InterCity Link also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Te Huia operates a train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $19–35 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Busit also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Whatawhata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata train services, operated by Te Huia, arrive at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Whatawhata.
There are 447+ hotels available in Whatawhata.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Whatawhata. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.