Waikato to Auckland

Waikato to Auckland

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$46
 
 
$371

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Transportation from Waikato to Auckland

Facts about the transport from Waikato to Auckland

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport15m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day41
Distance87 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, New Zealand Rail, TT Shuttles

How to get from Waikato to Auckland

Travelling between Waikato and Auckland is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 370.77 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 45.67.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 23 hours to travel between Waikato and Auckland depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Waikato and Auckland. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 20m to reach Auckland.

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

Travelling between Waikato and Auckland can be as cheap as USD 45.67 if you opt for a TT Shuttles taxi and as expensive as USD 370.77 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 Waikato and Auckland ?

  • 3 from Waikato to Auckland starting from 06:15 Hamilton Airport NZ until 19:30 Hamilton Airport NZ
  • 2 from Waikato to Auckland starting from 15:45 Auckland Strand until 16:31 Hamilton Station
  • 36 from Waikato to Auckland starting from 00:00 Auckland City Centre until 00:00 Auckland City Centre

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

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 Waikato to Auckland, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 174.66.

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 Waikato and Auckland

Air New Zealand

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Waikato and Auckland

TT Shuttles

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 Waikato to Auckland?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% bought a taxi ride