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Six ways to Travel from South Island to Wellington

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Cheapest
By car (579 km)
12 h
579 km.
from $31
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Rideshare
12 h
579 km.
from $7.55
Bus, Plane (Fly to Paraparaumu)
5 h 20 min
506 km.
from $172.62
Bus, Plane (Fly to Palmerston)
6 h 29 min
506 km.
from $197.84
Bus, Plane (Fly to Wanganui Airport)
8 h 10 min
506 km.
from $182.62

Transport providers

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
Plane from Auckland to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$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
Plane from Auckland to Wanganui
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.41–$242.09

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
Bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$40.77

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
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.97–$62.43

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:
+64 9 366 6400
Website:
at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
Train from Glen Innes Train Station 2 to Puhinui
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.78–$2.55

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
Train from Palmerston North to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$25.48

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Other operators

Northland Ferries

Phone:
0800 222979
Email:
Website:
northlandferries.co.nz/
Other from Rawene to Rangiora
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.33–$13.21

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from South Island to Wellington is to bus which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from South Island to Wellington is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $92.39 - $369.57 .

How far is it from South Island to Wellington?

The distance between South Island and Wellington is 528 km.

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

The best way to get from South Island to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from South Island to Wellington, including transfers.

Train or bus from South Island to Wellington?

The best way to get from South Island to Wellington is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $130.43 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 11h 40m.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 326+ hotels available in Wellington. Prices start at $65.55 per night.
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