What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wollongong?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wollongong is to bus and fly and train which costs $180 - $800 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Wollongong?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wollongong is to fly and train which takes 8h 3m and costs $290 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to Wollongong?

The distance between Auckland and Wollongong is 2268 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Wollongong?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Auckland to Wollongong, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Wollongong?

Wollongong is 2h behind Auckland. It is currently 5:27 AM in Auckland and 3:27 AM in Wollongong.

Where can I stay near Wollongong?

There are 344+ hotels available in Wollongong.

Auckland to Wollongong - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Wollongong by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Auckland, train
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane AKL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
8h 3m
$294–694
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane WRE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
12h 15m
$183–776

Auckland (AKL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,267.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wollongong, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Wollongong. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Wolli Creek Station, then take the train to Wollongong Station.

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