Rome2Rio

How to get fromAuckland to Kaikoraby bus, train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Kaikora

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Kaikora by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hastingsbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings
    9h 4m
    $19–90

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    11h 37m

  3. Drive 461.8 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Kaikoracar car 461.8 km
    5h 19m
    $134–194

  4. Train, fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane AKL - NPE
    3. Take the bus from Hastings to Otanebus bus
    6h 1m

  5. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus bus
    6h 41m

  6. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Otanebus bus
    8h

Auckland to Kaikora by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Kaikora.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 473.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hastings once daily. Tickets cost $19–90 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Luton Airport into central London, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.