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How to Travel from

South Island to Auckland

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.77–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Hokitika to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$331.28
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.43–$267.57

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Greymouth to Nelson
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.76–$43.32
Bus from Nelson to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40

Methven Travel

Phone:
+64 3 302 8106
Website:
methventravel.co.nz/
Bus from Methven to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$33.71

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:
$108.30–$285.61

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:
$140.16–$178.38

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Greymouth to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$152.03

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South Island to Auckland?

The cheapest way to get from South Island to Auckland is to shuttle and fly which costs $41.30 - $250 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Island to Auckland?

The fastest way to get from South Island to Auckland is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

How far is it from South Island to Auckland?

The distance between South Island and Auckland is 734 km.

How do I travel from South Island to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from South Island to Auckland without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 25h 40m and costs $184.78 - $380.43 .

How long does it take to get from South Island to Auckland?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from South Island to Auckland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2068+ hotels available in Auckland. Prices start at $55.89 per night.
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