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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch International Airport to Dublin St near Norwich Qybus bus
    4h 24m
    $94–337

  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 23m
    $697–1,061

  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 24m
    $166–277

  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 8m
    $424–560

Auckland to Lyttelton by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Lyttelton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 817.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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 Christchurch International Airport, then take the 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 23m.

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