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How to get fromAuckland to Waikanaeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 53m
    $130–477

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    10h 21m
    $22–90

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 7m
    $251–393

  4. Drive  582.6 km

    1. Drive from Auckland to Waikanaecar car 582.6 km
    6h 36m
    $175–253

  5. Train, fly to Paraparaumu

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane plane AKL - PPQ
    4h 22m
    $184–378

  6. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    5h 56m

  7. Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus
    7h
    $193–390

Auckland to Waikanae by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waikanae twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 21m.

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