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How to get fromMount Cook to Aucklandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Cook to Auckland by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    3h 56m
    $112–375
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    12h 29m
    $23–95
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    12h 2m
    $241–294
  4. Drive  642.2 km

    1. Drive from Mount Cook to Aucklandcar car 642.2 km
    7h 14m
    $197–284
  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    5h 40m
    $372–1,025

Mount Cook to Auckland by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) hourly. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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