How to Travel from

Queenstown to Auckland

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Queenstown Auckland

How to Get from Queenstown to Auckland

Plane

2 h 13 min

Select a Ticket

Car

23 h 13 min

from $85

Rideshare

23 h 13 min

from $20.22

Cheapest

By car (1 550 km)

23 h 13 min

1550 km.

from $85

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

23 h 13 min

1550 km.

from $20.22

Bus, Train

31 h 7 min

1042 km.

from $453.83

Bus, Plane

8 h 35 min

1042 km.

from $237.21

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 48m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.08–$254.83

Plane from Dunedin to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.56–$420.47

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.56–$267.57

Plane from Dunedin to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.16–$573.37

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Queenstown to Rolleston

Ave. Duration:

7h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$35.68–$57.34

Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

8h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$36.95–$59.88

Bus from Christchurch to Picton

Ave. Duration:

5h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$28.03–$45.87

Bus from Wellington - Central to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

10h 50m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$45.87–$76.45

Bus from Queenstown to Dunedin

Ave. Duration:

4h 17m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$24.21–$42.05

GreatSights

Phone:

+64 9 583 5790

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/

Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch

Ave. Duration:

11h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$40.77–$58.61

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/

Train from Christchurch to Picton

Ave. Duration:

5h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

11h 5m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$152.90–$191.12

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:

+64 4 471 6188

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bluebridge.co.nz/

Other from Picton to Wellington

Ave. Duration:

3h 30m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$43.32–$178.38

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

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Auckland is to fly which costs $65.22 - $239.13 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Auckland is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Auckland?

The distance between Queenstown and Auckland is 1053 km.

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

The best way to get from Queenstown to Auckland without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 31h 7m and costs $336.96 - $706.52 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Queenstown to Auckland, including transfers.

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Five ways to Travel from Queenstown to Auckland

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Bus operators

InterCity

GreatSights

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Questions and Answers

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

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

How far is it from Queenstown to Auckland?

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

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

Where can I stay near Auckland?