There are 8 ways to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Wellington, fly
best- Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
4h 32m$115–458Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Levin to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
10h 41m$34–100Train
- Take the train from Paraparaumu to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
11h 49m$245–395Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manakau to Auckland-AKL548 km
6h 15mDrive 548 km
- Drive from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL)car 548 km
6h 15m$158–228Bus to Paraparaumu, fly
- Take the bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Roadbus
- Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
3h 48m$239–761Bus to Palmerston, fly
- Take the bus from Levin to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
4h 34m$421–865Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
5h 30m$190–372
Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to bus which costs $30 - $100 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to bus and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $230 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, there are services departing from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street and arriving at Stop A International Airport via Levin and Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Manakau station to Auckland Airport (AKL) station. However, there are services departing from Waikanae Station and arriving at Puhinui Train Station 1 via Paraparaumu and Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Manakau and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 570 km. The road distance is 548 km.
The best way to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL), including transfers.
Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Levin station.
Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Paraparaumu station.
The best way to get from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Manakau, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Levin to Manukau City twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 4m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Paraparaumu to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–280 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Wellington to Auckland via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Paraparaumu to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–400
Flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Paraparaumu to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–280
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Manakau - Honi Taipua Street to Waikanae Station - Main Road
Bus from Levin to Palmerston North
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manakau to Auckland-AKL
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 548 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Manakau to Auckland Airport (AKL).
There are 2265+ hotels available in Auckland Airport (AKL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manakau and Auckland Airport (AKL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.