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

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

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  1. Line 64 bus, train, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kelly Street to Stop C Westfield Newmarketbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    3. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3h 36m
    $110–367
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    12h 36m
    $26–94
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    12h 1m
    $264–324
  4. Drive 639.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland City to Wellingtoncar car 639.9 km
    7h 12m
    $188–272

Auckland City to Wellington by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland City, 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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