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

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AKL - CHC
    3h 51m
    $89–287

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurchtrain train
    22h 14m
    $662–1,015

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Picton to Christchurchbus bus
    22h 49m
    $162–271

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Tūrangacar car
    14h 55m
    $410–548

Auckland to Tūranga by bus, car ferry, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration22h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Tūranga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 789.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Tūranga. 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, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, then walk to Tūranga. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Tūranga via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 22h 14m.

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