There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Wellington Central by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 31m$117–374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 15m$22–90Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
10h 35m$240–290Drive 640 km
- Drive from Auckland to Wellington Centralcar 640 km
7h 13m$194–279
Auckland to Wellington Central by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wellington Central is to bus which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wellington Central is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $110 - $380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Auckland and Wellington Central is 521 km. The road distance is 640 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington Central without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $240 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Auckland to Wellington Central, including transfers.
Auckland to Wellington Central bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Wellington Central train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington Central is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs $240 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $90 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wellington Central, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 35m. 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
- $75–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–290
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Auckland to Wellington Central bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Auckland to Wellington Central train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Wellington Central is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Auckland to Wellington Central.
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