There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Tuakau by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train S-C
2h 26m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Stop B Westfield Newmarket to Pukekohe Stationbus Rbs
2h 44mDrive 57 km
- Drive from Auckland to Tuakaucar 57 km
44 min$18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland to Tuakautaxi 57 km
44 min$190–230
Auckland to Tuakau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Tuakau is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Tuakau is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Stop B Westfield Newmarket and arriving at 94 George St, Tuakau via Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland station to Tuakau station. However, there are services departing from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 and arriving at Pukekohe Train Station 3 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Auckland and Tuakau is 59 km. The road distance is 57 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tuakau without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Auckland to Tuakau, including transfers.
Auckland to Tuakau bus services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Stop B Westfield Newmarket station.
Auckland to Tuakau train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Auckland to Tuakau is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Tuakau, New Zealand?
Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a bus from Stop B Westfield Newmarket to Pukekohe Station 3 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- 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 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Bus from Stop B Westfield Newmarket to Pukekohe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- AT Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $190–230
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 22 036 0721
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Tuakau bus services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Pukekohe Station.
Auckland to Tuakau train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Pukekohe Train Station 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Tuakau is 57 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Auckland to Tuakau.
There are 87+ hotels available in Tuakau.