There are 4 ways to get from Whanganui to Auckland by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
2h 39m$192–344Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
8h$21–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
8h 25mDrive 442.4 km
- Drive from Whanganui to Aucklandcar 442.4 km
5h 10m$134–194
Whanganui to Auckland by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whanganui to Auckland is to bus which costs $21 - $95 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Whanganui to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $190 - $350.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whanganui / Wanganui and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Whanganui and Auckland is 356 km. The road distance is 442.4 km.
The best way to get from Whanganui to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $21 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Whanganui to Auckland, including transfers.
Whanganui to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Whanganui / Wanganui station.
The best way to get from Whanganui to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $190 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $95 and takes 8h.
Whanganui to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whanganui to Auckland is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Whanganui to Auckland.
What companies run services between Whanganui, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
Air Chathams flies from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Auckland - Central 5 times a week. Tickets cost $21–95 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Taumarunui Station to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–140
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–95
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Taumarunui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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