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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Te Papa by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3h 30m
    $107–383
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 34m
    $22–90
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 54m
    $240–290
  4. Drive  640.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Te Papacar car 640.9 km
    7h 14m
    $211–305

Auckland to Te Papa by train and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Te Papa, Wellington, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 35m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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