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How to get fromAuckland CBD to Wellingtonby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland CBD to Wellington by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3h 23m
    $102–364

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 15m
    $22–90

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 40m
    $260–320

  4. Drive 640.6 km

    1. Drive from Auckland CBD to Wellingtoncar car 640.6 km
    7h 13m
    $188–271

Auckland CBD to Wellington by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Auckland CBD, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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