How to Travel from

New Plymouth to Auckland

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand New Plymouth Auckland

How to Get from New Plymouth to Auckland

Plane

1 h 1 min

Select a Ticket

Car

4 h 11 min

from $19

Rideshare

4 h 11 min

from $13.62

Cheapest

By car (358 km)

4 h 11 min

358 km.

from $19

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

4 h 11 min

358 km.

from $13.62

Bus

6 h 55 min

252 km.

from $60.93

Bus, Train (Bus)

6 h 59 min

252 km.

from $79.52

Bus, Train (Bus)

7 h 19 min

252 km.

from $79.68

Bus, Train (Bus)

8 h 32 min

252 km.

from $45.70

Bus operators

Busit

Phone:

0800 205 305

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

busit.co.nz

Bus from Transport Centre to Custom

Ave. Duration:

2h 5m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$11.47–$15.29

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$22.93–$40.77

Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.56–$34.40

Bus from Fitzroy to Otorohanga

Ave. Duration:

2h 44m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$19.11–$36.95

Bus from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY to Otorohanga

Ave. Duration:

3h 4m

Frequency:

Twice a week

Estimated price:

$19.11–$36.95

InterCity Link

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/?utm_source=Google_Maps&utm_medium=G_Transit%2B&utm_campaign=G_Transit

Bus from Hamilton - Central to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

2h 30m

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$10.83–$22.93

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from New Plymouth Airport to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$61.16–$254.83

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Otorohanga to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$59.88–$76.45

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Phone:

+64 9 366 6400

Website:

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

Train from Pukekohe Train Station 4 to Britomart

Ave. Duration:

1h 13m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.59–$6.24

What is the cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

The cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland is to bus and train which costs $33.70 - $53.26 and takes 8h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

The fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between New Plymouth and Auckland?

No, there is no direct bus from New Plymouth to Auckland. However, there are services departing from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY and arriving at Auckland - Central via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from New Plymouth to Auckland?

The distance between New Plymouth and Auckland is 262 km. The road distance is 365.6 km.

How do I travel from New Plymouth to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $28.26 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from New Plymouth to Auckland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the New Plymouth to Auckland bus from?

New Plymouth to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from New Plymouth Boys High STUDENTS ONLY station.

Bus or fly from New Plymouth to Auckland?

The best way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $65.22 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the New Plymouth to Auckland bus arrive?

New Plymouth to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from New Plymouth to Auckland?

Yes, the driving distance between New Plymouth to Auckland is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from New Plymouth to Auckland.

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Seven ways to Travel from New Plymouth to Auckland

Transport providers

Bus operators

Busit

InterCity

InterCity Link

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Auckland Transport - AT Metro

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

What is the fastest way to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

Is there a direct bus between New Plymouth and Auckland?

How far is it from New Plymouth to Auckland?

How do I travel from New Plymouth to Auckland without a car?

How long does it take to get from New Plymouth to Auckland?

Where do I catch the New Plymouth to Auckland bus from?

Bus or fly from New Plymouth to Auckland?

Where does the New Plymouth to Auckland bus arrive?

Can I drive from New Plymouth to Auckland?

Where can I stay near Auckland?