There are 6 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Auckland
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2h 35m$94–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
12h 42m$31–102Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
12h 17m$269–332Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Auckland647.7 km
7h 21mDrive 647.7 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Aucklandcar 647.7 km
7h 21m$187–270Fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Claris Airport, fly to Auckland Airport
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane
6h 20m$662–1,063
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland is to bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Auckland - Central via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Auckland is 502 km. The road distance is 647.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs $260 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland, including transfers.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $90 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $340 and takes 12h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 42m.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), 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 $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- 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 Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–340
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–320
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland is 648 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Auckland.
There are 2268+ hotels available in Auckland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Auckland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.