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

The cheapest way to get from Whakatāne to Auckland is to bus via Tauranga which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whakatāne to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $230 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Whakatāne and Auckland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whakatane and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Whakatāne to Auckland?

The distance between Whakatāne and Auckland is 244 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Whakatāne to Auckland without a car is to bus via Tauranga which takes 6h 54m and costs $35 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Whakatāne to Auckland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whakatāne to Auckland bus from?

Whakatāne to Auckland bus services, operated by Baybus, depart from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 station.

Bus or fly from Whakatāne to Auckland?

The best way to get from Whakatāne to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $230 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Tauranga, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Whakatāne to Auckland bus arrive?

Whakatāne to Auckland bus services, operated by Baybus, arrive at Tauranga City - Durham Street station.

Can I drive from Whakatāne to Auckland?

Yes, the driving distance between Whakatāne to Auckland is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Whakatāne to Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2259+ hotels available in Auckland.

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There are 5 ways to get from Whakatāne to Auckland by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Whakatane
best
1. Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL)plane WHK - AKL
2h 28m
$239–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whakatane to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
7h
$14–80
Bus via Tauranga
1. Take the bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Tauranga City - Durham Streetbus 143
2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
6h 54m
$39–76
Drive 287.1 km
1. Drive from Whakatāne to Aucklandcar 287.1 km
3h 32m
$84–122
Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
1. Drive from Whakatāne to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
3h 13m
$83–479

Whakatāne to Auckland by bus

6Weekly Buses

6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.3 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Air Chathams flies from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boon Street - Fronting No. 32 to Auckland - Central via Tauranga City - Durham Street, Dive Crescent - Opposite The Cargo Shed, and Tauranga in around 6h 54m.

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