There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly to Wellington
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Paekākāriki Stationtrain
4h 37m$118–381Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumubus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
10h 55m$26–94Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
10h 10m$251–300Drive 599.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Paekākārikicar 599.9 km
6h 46m$174–251Train, fly to Paraparaumu
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
4h 22m$204–345Fly to Palmerston, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus
6h 25m
Auckland to Paekākāriki by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki is to bus which costs $26 - $95 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Paekākāriki. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Paraparaumu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Paekākāriki station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Paekākāriki Station via Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Auckland and Paekākāriki is 560 km. The road distance is 599.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki without a car is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs $250 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki, including transfers.
Auckland to Paekākāriki bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Paekākāriki train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Paekākāriki is to train which takes 10h 10m and costs $250 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $95 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Paekākāriki, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumu twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 30m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Paekākāriki Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–300
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Palmerston North to Waikanae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Paekākāriki bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Auckland to Paekākāriki train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Paekākāriki is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Auckland to Paekākāriki.
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