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How to get fromAuckland to Motuekaby plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Motueka by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    6h 13m
    $293–761

  2. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    8h 5m
    $267–812

  3. 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 Motuekacar car
    13h 8m
    $368–479

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar111Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland to Motueka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 584 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Motueka. 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 Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Motueka via Wellington and Picton in around 13h 8m.

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