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How to get fromAuckland to Te Papaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 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 Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    3h 28m
    $102–363

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 33m
    $22–90

  3. Train via Courtenay Place at Courtenay Central

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 57m
    $266–321

  4. Drive 640.9 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Te Papacar car 640.9 km
    7h 14m
    $187–270

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 58m
    $260–320

Auckland to Te Papa by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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 $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 40m. 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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