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

The cheapest way to get from Waikato to Auckland is to bus which costs $22 - $35 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waikato to Auckland is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Waikato and Auckland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Waikato and Auckland?

No, there is no direct train from Waikato to Auckland station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton and arriving at Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Waikato to Auckland?

The distance between Waikato and Auckland is 128 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Waikato to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $22 - $35.

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

The bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Waikato to Auckland bus from?

Waikato to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.

Where do I catch the Waikato to Auckland train from?

Waikato to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Hamilton station.

Train, bus or fly from Waikato to Auckland?

The best way to get from Waikato to Auckland is to bus which takes 1h 50m and costs $22 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 2h 26m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Waikato to Auckland bus arrive?

Waikato to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Where does the Waikato to Auckland train arrive?

Waikato to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.

Can I drive from Waikato to Auckland?

Yes, the driving distance between Waikato to Auckland is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Waikato to Auckland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Waikato to Auckland?

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Where can I stay near Auckland?

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There are 5 ways to get from Waikato to Auckland by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
1h 50m
$22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Hamilton to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1train S-C
2h 26m
$58–70
Drive 122.6 km
1. Drive from Hamilton to Aucklandcar 122.6 km
1h 26m
$38–54
Fly from Taupo
1. Fly from Taupo (TUO) to Auckland (AKL)plane TUO - AKL
2h 35m
$117–615
Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
2h 56m
$329–821

Waikato to Auckland by bus

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Distance: 127.5 km
Duration: 1h 50m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland - Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 50m. InterCity Link also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamilton to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3 in around 2h 26m.

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