What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Wellington is to bus which costs $26 - $95 and takes 12h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland City to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Auckland City to Wellington is to train and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $110 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland City and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland City to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Horoeka Avenue and arriving at Wellington - Central via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Auckland City and Wellington?

No, there is no direct train from Auckland City station to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Maungawhau Train Station 1 and arriving at Wellington via Auckland Strand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Auckland City to Wellington?

The distance between Auckland City and Wellington is 522 km. The road distance is 639.9 km.

How do I travel from Auckland City to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland City to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $240 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Auckland City to Wellington?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Auckland City to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland City to Wellington bus from?

Auckland City to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Where do I catch the Auckland City to Wellington train from?

Auckland City to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.

Train or bus from Auckland City to Wellington?

The best way to get from Auckland City to Wellington is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs $240 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $95 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Auckland City to Wellington bus arrive?

Auckland City to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Where does the Auckland City to Wellington train arrive?

Auckland City to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.

Can I drive from Auckland City to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland City to Wellington is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Auckland City to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 488+ hotels available in Wellington.

Auckland City to Wellington - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Maungawhau Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 32m
$118–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 36m
$26–95
Train
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 50m
$246–299
Drive 639.9 km
1. Drive from Auckland City to Wellingtoncar 639.9 km
7h 12m
$194–279

Auckland City to Wellington by train and bus

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11h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.4 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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 $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 35m. 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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