There are 4 ways to get from Karaka to Wellington by bus, train, plane, or car
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Line 379 bus, train, fly
best- Take the bus from Karaka War Memorial Hall to Papakura Stationbus
- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
3h 39m$119–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 45m$31–101Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
11h 5m$234–285Drive 613 km
- Drive from Karaka to Wellingtoncar 613 km
6h 57m$185–268
Karaka to Wellington by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karaka to Wellington is to bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Karaka to Wellington is to line 379 bus and train and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $110 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Karaka to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Karaka War Memorial Hall and arriving at Wellington - Central via Papakura Station and Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Karaka to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Papakura and arriving at Wellington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Karaka and Wellington is 517 km. The road distance is 613 km.
The best way to get from Karaka to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $230 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Karaka to Wellington, including transfers.
Karaka to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Karaka to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Karaka to Wellington is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs $230 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Karaka, Auckland, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–350
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–280
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
Bus from Karaka War Memorial Hall to Papakura Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Ritchies Auckland
- AT HOP card
- $2–4
- Cash
- $4–5
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Karaka to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.
Karaka to Wellington train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karaka to Wellington is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Karaka to Wellington.
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