There are 4 ways to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
1h 9m$173–308Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h 25m$23–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Papakura to Taumarunui Stationtrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
9h 34mDrive 432 km
- Drive from Auckland International Airport to Whanganuicar 432 km
5h 6m$125–180
Auckland International Airport to Whanganui by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui is to bus which costs $23 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $170 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Whanganui / Wanganui via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Auckland International Airport and Whanganui is 335 km. The road distance is 432 km.
The best way to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $23 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui, including transfers.
Auckland International Airport to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $170 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
Auckland International Airport to Whanganui bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland International Airport to Whanganui is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Auckland International Airport to Whanganui.
What companies run services between Auckland International Airport, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?
Air Chathams flies from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganui 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Taumarunui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–95
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taumarunui to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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