There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Rukuhia by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 47m$19–21Train
- Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
3h 42m$33–50Drive 131.8 km
- Drive from Auckland to Rukuhiacar 131.8 km
1h 33m$39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train S-C
- Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
5h 25m$33–41
Auckland to Rukuhia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rukuhia is to bus which costs $18 - $21 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rukuhia is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Rukuhia. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Opp 3302 Ōhaupō Rd, Rukuhia via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland station to Rukuhia station. However, there are services departing from The Strand Train Station 1 and arriving at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Auckland and Rukuhia is 135 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Rukuhia without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $18 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Auckland to Rukuhia, including transfers.
Auckland to Rukuhia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Rukuhia train services, operated by Te Huia, depart from The Strand Train Station 1.
The best way to get from Auckland to Rukuhia is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $18 - $21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rukuhia, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Te Huia operates a train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Busit also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–23
- Schedules at
- Busit
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Rukuhia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Auckland to Rukuhia train services, operated by Te Huia, arrive at Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Rukuhia is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Auckland to Rukuhia.
There are 498+ hotels available in Rukuhia.