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How to get fromAuckland to Lytteltonby train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    4h 33m
    $104–427

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    22h 18m
    $663–1,042

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    23h 22m
    $168–277

  4. 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 Lytteltoncar car
    15h 9m
    $456–611

Auckland to Lyttelton by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Lyttelton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 817.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Lyttelton. 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 Airport/Antarctic Centre, then take the line 8 bus to Dublin St near Norwich Qy. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Lyttelton via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 22h 18m.

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