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How to get fromPukekohe to Waikanaeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Pukekohe to Waikanae by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Auckland to Wellington, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $131–396

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 56m
    $29–90

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Paraparaumutrain train Northern Explorer
    10h 35m
    $217–273

  4. Bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waikanaebus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 4m
    $40–108

  5. Drive  544.6 km

    1. Drive from Pukekohe to Waikanaecar car 544.6 km
    6h 11m
    $165–238

  6. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Wellington, train

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Franktontrain train
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Waikanae Stationtrain train
    5h 48m
    $381–968

  7. Fly Auckland to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane AKL - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus bus
    5h 57m

  8. Fly Auckland to Wanganui Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Waikanaebus bus
    7h 1m
    $194–361

Pukekohe to Waikanae by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 583.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Waikanae, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Paraparaumu 3 times a week. Tickets cost $210–260 and the journey takes 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Waikanae via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 11h 4m.

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