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

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Auckland is to drive and car ferry which costs $350 - $470 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Auckland is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $380 - $1,200.

How far is it from Kaikōura to Auckland?

The distance between Kaikōura and Auckland is 961 km.

How do I travel from Kaikōura to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Auckland without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 19h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Kaikōura to Auckland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2268+ hotels available in Auckland.

Kaikōura to Auckland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kaikōura to Auckland by bus, plane, car ferry, train, car, or shuttle

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Bus to Christchurch International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
7h 39m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kaikōura to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar
12h 38m
$353–463
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Pictonbus
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
19h 1m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
19h 7m
$525–967
Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kaikōura to Nelsonshuttle
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane NSN - AKL
8h 31m
$357–1,159
Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Blenheimtrain
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Auckland (AKL)plane BHE - AKL
7h 19m
$383–1,123
Train, car ferry to Wellington, fly
1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
11h 45m
$368–1,004

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 961.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Auckland. However, you can take the bus to Christchurch, take the line 3 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Auckland International Airport, then take the bus to Auckland - Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaikoura to Auckland - Central via Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington - Central in around 19h 1m.

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