What is the cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae?

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae is to bus which costs $20 - $85 and takes 7h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae?

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $290 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Waikanae?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Waikanae. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Waikanae?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Waikanae station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Waikanae Station via Paraparaumu Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Waikanae?

The distance between Hamilton and Waikanae is 466 km. The road distance is 461.5 km.

How do I travel from Hamilton to Waikanae without a car?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $20 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Hamilton to Waikanae?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Hamilton to Waikanae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Waikanae bus from?

Hamilton to Waikanae bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Waikanae train from?

Hamilton to Waikanae train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Waikanae?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Waikanae is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $20 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Hamilton to Waikanae bus arrive?

Hamilton to Waikanae bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waikanae station.

Where does the Hamilton to Waikanae train arrive?

Hamilton to Waikanae train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Paraparaumu station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Waikanae?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Waikanae is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Hamilton to Waikanae.

Where can I stay near Waikanae?

There are 147+ hotels available in Waikanae.

Hamilton to Waikanae - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Hamilton to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Hamilton International Airport to Wellington, train
best
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain
4h 37m
$297–1,620
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waikanaebus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
7h 46m
$20–85
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Paraparaumutrain Northern Explorer
7h 47m
$201–333
Drive 461.5 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Waikanaecar 461.5 km
5h 21m
$133–192
Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly to Wellington, train
1. Drive from Hamilton to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain
4h 38m
$122–648
Bus to Auckland, fly to Wellington, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain
5h 48m
$124–470
Bus to Auckland, fly to Paraparaumu
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)plane AKL - PPQ
5h 18m
$248–773
Bus to Auckland, fly to Palmerston, bus
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
3. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus
6h 52m
Bus to Rotorua, fly to Wellington, train
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain
7h 5m
$113–646

Hamilton to Waikanae by bus

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 465.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Waikanae twice daily. Tickets cost $20–85 and the journey takes 7h 46m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Hamilton to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–240 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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