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How to get fromAuckland to Cromwellby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Cromwell by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Queenstown Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane AKL - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Cromwellbus bus
    5h 49m
    $149–512

  2. Fly Auckland to Dunedin, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane AKL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Cromwellbus bus
    7h 56m
    $128–502

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Cromwellcar car
    19h 44m
    $524–716

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane WRE - ZQN
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Cromwellbus bus
    10h 16m
    $204–862

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cromwell, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Cromwell. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Queenstown Airport (ZQN), walk to Airport, take the line 1 bus to Frankton Bus Hub, then take the bus to Cromwell. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Cromwell via Wellington and Picton in around 19h 44m.

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