There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Auckland City by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Wellington, train
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
- Take the train from Onehunga Train Station to Maungawhau Train Station 4train
3h 52m$106–383Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 36m$26–92Train
- Take the train from Wellington to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
11h 30m$250–295Drive 639.4 km
- Drive from Wellington to Auckland Citycar 639.4 km
7h 13m$194–280Bus to Palmerston, fly
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
6h 24m$681–1,071
Wellington to Auckland City by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Auckland City is to bus which costs $26 - $95 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to Auckland City is to fly and train which takes 3h 52m and costs $100 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to Auckland City. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Horoeka Avenue via Aotea Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellington to Auckland City. However, there are services departing from Wellington and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Wellington and Auckland City is 514 km. The road distance is 639.4 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland City without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $250 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Wellington to Auckland City, including transfers.
Wellington to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
Wellington to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.
The best way to get from Wellington to Auckland City is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $250 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $95 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Auckland City, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Wellington to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $240–290 and the journey takes 11h 5m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Onehunga Train Station to Maungawhau Train Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $240–290
- 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
Bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Wellington to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Wellington to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Auckland City is 639 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Wellington to Auckland City.
There are 2333+ hotels available in Auckland City.