There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Auckland, fly
best- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
2h 55m$99–352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 59m$31–100Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 24m$274–327Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland to Wellington-WLG648 km
7h 22mDrive 648 km
- Drive from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG)car 648 km
7h 22m$187–270Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly
- Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
6h 19m$663–1,113
Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to bus which costs $30 - $100 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to train and fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG). However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wellington International Airport via Wellington Station - Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG). However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
The distance between Auckland and Wellington Airport (WLG) is 512 km. The road distance is 648 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $270 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG), including transfers.
Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $270 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $100 and takes 11h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $650 - $1,200 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wellington Airport (WLG), 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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Auckland to Wellington via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- AT Metro
- 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
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland to Wellington-WLG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG) is 648 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Auckland to Wellington Airport (WLG).
There are 486+ hotels available in Wellington Airport (WLG).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland and Wellington Airport (WLG). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.