Auckland to Wellington

Auckland to Wellington

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Auckland to Wellington Schedule

Auckland to Wellington Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ25106:00 - 07:05NZD 280.50
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ41309:00 - 10:10NZD 212.37
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ41710:00 - 11:10NZD 225.99
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ42512:00 - 13:10NZD 225.99
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ26114:50 - 15:55NZD 244.36
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ44717:30 - 18:40NZD 225.99
Jetstar Airways Economy #JQ26719:30 - 20:35NZD 243.59
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ45921:10 - 22:20NZD 181.98

Transportation from Auckland to Wellington

Facts about the transport from Auckland to Wellington

Cheapest Transport$57
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:45 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day20
Distance643 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group, Jetstar Airways, New Zealand Rail

How to get from Auckland to Wellington

Travelling between Auckland and Wellington is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 240.26 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 56.73.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Auckland and Wellington depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Auckland and Wellington. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 30m to reach Wellington.

How much does it cost to get from Auckland to Wellington?

Travelling between Auckland and Wellington can be as cheap as USD 56.73 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 240.26 if you buy a Air New Zealand flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Auckland and Wellington ?

  • 17 from Auckland to Wellington starting from 06:45 Auckland Airport until 20:40 Auckland Airport
  • 2 from Auckland to Wellington starting from 09:15 Auckland Central until 19:00 Auckland Central
  • 1 from Auckland to Wellington starting from 07:45 Auckland Strand until 07:45 Auckland Strand

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Auckland to Wellington.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Auckland to Wellington, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 72.43.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Auckland and Wellington

Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways

Bus

Travelling from Auckland to Wellington overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Auckland and Wellington

InterCity Group

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Auckland to Wellington?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% opted for a bus
  • 25% decided to fly
  • 23% took a train