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How to get fromHanmer Springs to Auckland Airport (AKL)by bus, plane, car, train, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus, plane, car, train, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Auckland

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    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CHC - AKL
    5h 9m
    $115–325

  2. Drive, train, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Kaikouracar car
    2. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    20h 36m
    $553–1,053

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    25h 25m
    $215–350

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL)car car
    13h 57m
    $389–514

  5. Bus, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Claris Airport, fly to Auckland Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    4. Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane plane
    9h 14m
    $725–1,225

  6. Drive, shuttle, car ferry, train

    1. Drive from Hanmer Springs to Saint Arnaudcar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Pictonshuttle bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain train
    21h 9m
    $554–1,047

  7. Bus, shuttle, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurchbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    4. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus bus
    26h 28m
    $430–1,320

Hanmer Springs to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 892.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Hanmer Springs to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, then fly to Auckland (AKL). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hanmer Springs to Stop A International Airport via Kaikoura, Picton, Picton, Wellington, Wellington, Papakura Train Station 3, Puhinui Train Station 1, and Stop A Puhinui in around 20h 36m.

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