There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2h 4m$83–107Drive 135.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Aucklandcar 135.5 km
1h 29m$46–66Train
- Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1train S-C
2h 41m$117–146Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton (HLZ) to Auckland135.5 km
1h 29m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Auckland - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Auckland is 142 km. The road distance is 135.5 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland, including transfers.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs $80 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $150 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Hamilton Airport (HLZ), New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 via Hamilton and Papakura Train Station 3 in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity Link
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- InterCity Link
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamilton (HLZ) to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Auckland.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Auckland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.