How to Travel from

Auckland to Wellington - Central

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Auckland Wellington - Central

How to Get from Auckland to Wellington - Central

Plane

1 h 18 min

Select a Ticket

Car

7 h 25 min

from $35

Rideshare

7 h 25 min

from $8.33

Cheapest

By car (638 km)

7 h 25 min

638 km.

from $35

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

7 h 25 min

638 km.

from $8.32

Train, Plane

3 h 40 min

491 km.

from $109.40

Bus, Plane

5 h 10 min

491 km.

from $173.32

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Auckland to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$42.05–$229.35

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Auckland to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$61.16–$280.31

Air Chathams

Website:

airchathams.co.nz/

Plane from Auckland to Paraparaumu

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$28.03–$305.80

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

11h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$47.14–$76.45

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Auckland Strand to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

10h 40m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$152.90–$191.12

Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$34.40–$42.05

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:

+64 9 366 6400

Website:

at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/

Train from Britomart Train Station 1 to Puhinui

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.55–$3.57

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/

Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$7.64–$9.56

Metlink

Phone:

0800 801 700

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metlink.org.nz

Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$7.64–$10.83

What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) is to bus which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $48.91 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Wellington - Central (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Auckland and Wellington - Central (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Wellington. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

The distance between Auckland and Wellington - Central (Station) is 521 km. The road distance is 641.1 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus from?

Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train from?

Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.

Train or bus from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

The best way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus arrive?

Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Where does the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train arrive?

Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Wellington station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station).

Where can I stay near Wellington - Central (Station)?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington - Central (Station). Prices start at $65.55 per night.

Wellington Zoo

Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo (Māori: Te Nukuao Tūroa o Te Whanganui a Tara) is a 13-hectare (32-acre) zoo in the green belt of Wellington, New Zealand.

Wellington Botanic Garden

Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā is a botanical garden close to central Wellington in New Zealand. It covers 25 ha (62 acres) of land in a valley between Thorndon and Kelburn, with Glenmore Street as a boundary along the valley floor. One of the access points is from the top of the Wellington Cable Car. The garden is managed by Wellington City Council, and features protected native forest, conifers, plant collections, seasonal displays and an extensive rose garden. Large sculptures are located throughout the garden.

Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum (formerly the Museum of City & Sea) is a museum on Queens Wharf in Wellington, New Zealand. It occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on Jervois Quay on the waterfront of Wellington Harbour. In 2013, it was voted by The Times as one of the world's 50 best museums.

Wellington - Central

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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Five ways to Travel from Auckland to Wellington - Central

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Air Chathams

Bus operators

InterCity

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

KiwiRail - Capital Connection

Metlink

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Wellington - Central (Station)?

Is there a direct train between Auckland and Wellington - Central (Station)?

How far is it from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

How do I travel from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) without a car?

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

Where do I catch the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus from?

Where do I catch the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train from?

Train or bus from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

Where does the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) bus arrive?

Where does the Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station) train arrive?

Can I drive from Auckland to Wellington - Central (Station)?

Where can I stay near Wellington - Central (Station)?