What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Kaikōura is to drive and car ferry which costs $350 - $460 and takes 12h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Kaikōura?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Kaikōura is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $370 - $1,200.

How far is it from Auckland to Kaikōura?

The distance between Auckland and Kaikōura is 972 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Kaikōura without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Kaikōura without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 18h 52m and costs $500 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Kaikōura?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Auckland to Kaikōura, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 163+ hotels available in Kaikōura.

Auckland to Kaikōura - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Kaikōura by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Christchurch International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane AKL - CHC
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Kaikourabus
7h 37m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Kaikōuracar
12h 39m
$357–459
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain
18h 52m
$523–992
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Kaikourabus
19h 6m
Fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Kaikōurashuttle
8h 27m
$362–1,166
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane AKL - BHE
2. Take the train from Blenheim to Kaikouratrain
7h 35m
$379–1,162
Fly to Wellington, car ferry, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the train from Picton to Kaikouratrain
11h 53m
$365–1,042

Auckland to Kaikōura by train, car ferry, and foot

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18h 52mAverage Duration

$523Cheapest Price

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Distance: 971.6 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Kaikōura. 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Kaikoura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Kaikoura via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, and Picton in around 18h 52m.

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