How to Travel from

Wellington to Waikato

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

New Zealand Wellington Waikato

How to Get from Wellington to Waikato

Plane

1 h 13 min

Select a Ticket

Car

6 h 37 min

from $30

Rideshare

6 h 37 min

from $7.24

Cheapest

By car (555 km)

6 h 37 min

555 km.

from $30

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

6 h 37 min

555 km.

from $7.24

Bus, Plane (Fly to Tauranga Airport)

3 h 17 min

422 km.

from $244.40

Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)

4 h 37 min

422 km.

from $110.71

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:

jetstar.com/

Plane from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$42.05–$229.35

Air New Zealand

Website:

airnewzealand.com/

Plane from Wellington to Taupo

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$121.04–$305.80

Plane from Wellington to Tauranga

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.93–$344.02

Plane from Wellington to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.08–$394.99

Plane from Wellington to Auckland

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$61.16–$280.31

Sounds Air

Website:

soundsair.com/

Plane from Wellington to Taupo

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$165.64–$242.09

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:

+64 9 583 5780

Website:

intercity.co.nz/

Bus from Wellington - Central to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

8h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$39.50–$63.71

Bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntly

Ave. Duration:

1h 4m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$14.02–$31.85

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 Auckland Domestic Airport to Huntly

Ave. Duration:

1h 29m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$6.37–$14.02

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:

+64 4495 0775

Website:

greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/

Train from Wellington to Hamilton

Ave. Duration:

8h 30m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$127.41–$152.90

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikato?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikato is to bus which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikato?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikato is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Waikato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Hamilton - Central. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Waikato?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellington and arriving at Hamilton. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Wellington to Waikato?

The distance between Wellington and Waikato is 323 km. The road distance is 519.1 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Waikato without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Waikato without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Waikato?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Wellington to Waikato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Waikato bus from?

Wellington to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Waikato train from?

Wellington to Waikato train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Wellington station.

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Waikato?

The best way to get from Wellington to Waikato is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $130.43 and takes 8h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $33.70 - $54.35 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Wellington to Waikato bus arrive?

Wellington to Waikato bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Where does the Wellington to Waikato train arrive?

Wellington to Waikato train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Hamilton station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Waikato?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Waikato is 519 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Wellington to Waikato.

Where can I stay near Waikato?

There are eight+ hotels available in Waikato. Prices start at $55.74 per night.

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54 ha (130 acres) park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre and the Hamilton East Cemetery. It is the Waikato region's most popular visitor attraction, attracting more than 1 million people and hosting more than 2,000 events a year.

Hamilton Zoo

Hamilton Zoo (Māori: Rawhi Whakaaturanga o Kirikiriroa) is the main zoological garden of Hamilton, New Zealand. Covering 25 hectares (62 acres), it is situated on Brymer Road in the Hamilton suburb of Rotokauri, on the outskirts of the metropolitan area towards the northwest. It is owned by the Hamilton City Council with the Department of Recreation and Welfare handling the day-to-day running of the site.

University of Waikato

The University of Waikato (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), established in 1964, is a public research university located in Hamilton, New Zealand. An additional campus is located in Tauranga. The university performs research in numerous disciplines such as education, social sciences, and management and is an innovator in environmental science, marine and freshwater ecology, engineering and computer science. It offers degrees in health, engineering, computer science, management, Māori and Indigenous Studies, the arts, psychology, social sciences and education.

Waikato

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

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Five ways to Travel from Wellington to Waikato

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Sounds Air

Bus operators

InterCity

InterCity Link

Train operators

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Waikato?

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Waikato?

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Waikato?

Is there a direct train between Wellington and Waikato?

How far is it from Wellington to Waikato?

How do I travel from Wellington to Waikato without a car?

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Waikato?

Where do I catch the Wellington to Waikato bus from?

Where do I catch the Wellington to Waikato train from?

Train, bus or fly from Wellington to Waikato?

Where does the Wellington to Waikato bus arrive?

Where does the Wellington to Waikato train arrive?

Can I drive from Wellington to Waikato?

Where can I stay near Waikato?