There are 9 ways to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly Wellington to Auckland
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2h 26m$98–351Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 9m$31–93Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
10h 49m$261–311Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington to Auckland-AKL629.1 km
7h 7mDrive 629.1 km
- Drive from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL)car 629.1 km
7h 7m$182–263Train to Paraparaumu, fly to Auckland
- Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
- Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
3h 52m$243–484Bus to Palmerston, fly to Auckland
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
4h 52m$443–959Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Auckland
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
5h 48m$190–374Fly Wellington 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 11m$663–1,081
Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Stop A International Airport via Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) station. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Puhinui Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
The distance between Wellington and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 487 km. The road distance is 629.1 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $260 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL), including transfers.
Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $320 and takes 10h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), 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 Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–310 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Wellington to Auckland via Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Paraparaumu to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–380
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
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–310
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $98
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington to Auckland-AKL
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 629 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Wellington to Auckland Airport (AKL).
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