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How to get fromAuckland City to Napierby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Napier by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Maungawhau Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane AKL - NPE
    3h 3m
    $70–452

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Napierbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings
    8h 25m
    $25–98

  3. Drive  407.4 km

    1. Drive from Auckland City to Napiercar car 407.4 km
    4h 45m
    $123–177

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauritrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Tokoroabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tokoroa to Napierbus bus
    10h 15m

Auckland City to Napier by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 362.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Napier, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Napier once daily. Tickets cost $19–90 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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