There are 4 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train S-C
2h 26m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
- Take the bus from Stop A Manukau Station to Pukekohe Stationbus Rbs
3h 13mDrive 57.1 km
- Drive from Auckland CBD to Tuakaucar 57.1 km
44 min$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland CBD to Tuakautaxi 57.1 km
44 min$190–230
Auckland CBD to Tuakau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland CBD to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 94 George St, Tuakau via Stop A Manukau Station and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland CBD station to Tuakau station. However, there are services departing from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 and arriving at Pukekohe Train Station 3 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Auckland CBD and Tuakau is 59 km. The road distance is 57.1 km.
The best way to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau, including transfers.
Auckland CBD to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland CBD to Tuakau train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Auckland CBD to Tuakau is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Tuakau, New Zealand?
Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to 94 George St, Tuakau via Manukau City, Stop A Manukau Station, Pukekohe Station, and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Bus from Stop A Manukau Station to Pukekohe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- AT Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 22 036 0721
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland CBD to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Auckland CBD to Tuakau train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Pukekohe Train Station 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland CBD to Tuakau is 57 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Auckland CBD to Tuakau.
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