There are 7 ways to get from Auckland to Wairarapa by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Wellington, train
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain
6h 28m$177–456Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston Northbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus Palmerston North - Masterton
11h 53m$85–163Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain Wrl
13h 35m$334–405Drive 600.9 km
- Drive from Auckland to Wairarapacar 600.9 km
6h 48m$174–251Fly to Palmerston, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus
6h 29m$488–992Fly to Wanganui Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
- Take the bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1bus
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Mastertonbus
7h 49m$239–410Fly to Paraparaumu, train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
- Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Masterton Stationtrain
8h 3m$276–525
Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wairarapa is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wairarapa is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs $170 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Wairarapa. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Masterton via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Wairarapa station. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Masterton Station via Wellington Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Auckland and Wairarapa is 629 km. The road distance is 600.9 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wairarapa without a car is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Auckland to Wairarapa, including transfers.
Auckland to Wairarapa bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Wairarapa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wairarapa is to bus which takes 11h 53m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $410 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wairarapa, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Wairarapa via Palmerston North and Masterton in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Wairarapa via Wellington, Wellington Station, and Masterton Station in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Auckland to Palmerston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Wanganui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
Flights from Auckland to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $190–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Masterton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Palmerston North to Masterton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Trafalgar Square - Bay 3 to MSBH - Platform 1
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Wairarapa bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Auckland to Wairarapa train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Wairarapa is 601 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Auckland to Wairarapa.
There are 122+ hotels available in Wairarapa.











