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How to get fromAuckland to Hamiltonby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Hamilton by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus
    12h 34m
    $315–622

  2. Fly Auckland to Mount Gambier Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane AKL - MGB
    2. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus
    12h 20m
    $207–802

  3. Fly Auckland to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane AKL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Deer Park Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus
    15h 52m
    $231–911

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WRE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus
    17h 12m
    $224–855

  5. Fly Auckland to Bendigo Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane AKL - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Hamilton Station/Station Stbus bus
    17h 36m
    $224–829

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,964.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 34m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Hamilton, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Hamilton. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Sunshine Station/Dickson St, walk to Sunshine Station, take the train to Ballarat Station, walk to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St, then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St. Alternatively, 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 Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), take the taxi to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East, then take the bus to Hamilton Station/Station St.

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