There are 4 ways to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
2h 56m$101–355Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 15m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 3m$260–320Drive 640.5 km
- Drive from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellingtoncar 640.5 km
7h 12m$186–268
Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $100 - $360.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Auckland - Central (Station) and Wellington is 509 km. The road distance is 640.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington, including transfers.
Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $100 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $320 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Auckland - Central (Station), New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Auckland - Central (Station) to Wellington.
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