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

The cheapest way to get from Lyttelton to Auckland is to bus and fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyttelton to Auckland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $95 - $420.

How far is it from Lyttelton to Auckland?

The distance between Lyttelton and Auckland is 808 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyttelton to Auckland without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 22h 23m and costs $650 - $1,100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lyttelton to Auckland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2311+ hotels available in Auckland.

Lyttelton to Auckland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyttelton to Auckland by bus, plane, train, car ferry, or car

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Bus, fly to Auckland
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1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Auckland (AKL)plane CHC - AKL
4h 54m
$99–419
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Christchurch to Pictontrain
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain
22h 23m
$652–1,032
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Pictonbus
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
23h 54m
$171–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyttelton to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar
15h 7m
$428–576
Bus, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Norwich Quay near Canterbury St to Christchurch International Airportbus
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane CHC - HLZ
3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus
6h 23m
$179–429

Lyttelton to Auckland by bus, foot, and car ferry

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23h 54mAverage Duration

$171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 808 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lyttelton, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Lyttelton to Auckland. However, you can take the 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 vehicle from Lyttelton to Auckland Strand via Christchurch, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington in around 22h 23m.

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