There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to North Island by plane, bus, train, towncar, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Auckland
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
2h 21m$103–361Fly to New Plymouth Airport
cheapest- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane WLG - NPL
2h 21m$68–481Bus
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Te Rangiitabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
6h 32mTrain, towncar
- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
7h 39m$333–387Drive 640.5 km
- Drive from Wellington to Aucklandcar 640.5 km
7h 12m$194–280Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane WLG - NPE
2h 21m$73–481
Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellington to North Island is to drive which costs $190 - $280 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington to North Island is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington to North Island. However, there are services departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Te Rangiita via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Wellington and North Island is 487 km. The road distance is 640.5 km.
The best way to get from Wellington to North Island without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Wellington to North Island, including transfers.
Wellington to North Island bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington to North Island is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $100 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.
Wellington to North Island bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Te Rangiita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to North Island is 640 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Wellington to North Island.
What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and North Island, Waikato, New Zealand?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL) hourly. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Te Rangiita once daily, and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Wellington to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Te Rangiita
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
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