There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Tuakau by train, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Auckland - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
- Take the bus from Stop A Manukau Station to Pukekohe Stationbus Rbs
3h 13mDrive 57 km
- Drive from Auckland to Tuakaucar 57 km
44 min$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland to Tuakautaxi 57 km
44 min$220–270
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 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Tuakau. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at 94 George St, Tuakau via Stop A Manukau Station and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
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 InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central 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 3h 13m.
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, you can take a bus from Auckland - Central to 94 George St, Tuakau via Manukau City, Stop A Manukau Station, Pukekohe Station, and Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe in around 3h 13m.
- 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 Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Auckland - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Bus from Stop A Manukau Station to Pukekohe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- AT Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $220–270
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
- +64 800 767 673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Quick Cabs
- Phone
- +64 9 298 2000
- Website
- quickcabs.co.nz
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 800 660 044
- Website
- servicefinder.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Tuakau bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City 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 84+ hotels available in Tuakau.