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Avg. duration11h
Distance673 km
Avg. price$ 140
Train trips9 found

Trains from Auckland to Wellington

🚂 Embark on a scenic train journey from Auckland to Wellington, taking approximately 12 hours. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand passing by. 🎟️ Ticket prices for the train ride between Auckland and Wellington range from $132 to $172, offering a budget-friendly travel option to explore both cities. 🚉 Route 1 presents a convenient way to reach Wellington in 11 hours and 14 minutes, covering a distance of 677 km with one transfer at Papakura. Travelers can enjoy a smooth transition between trains for a hassle-free journey.

Where to stay in Wellington

There are over 161 hotels to stay in Wellington. Prices range from $20 per night.

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  • Two companies provide train routes from Auckland to Wellington. The first route takes around 11 hours and 14 minutes to reach Wellington, covering a distance of 677 km with a transfer at Papakura. The agencies involved are AT Metro for the train towards Papakura and Great Journeys New Zealand for the train towards Wellington. The prices for this journey typically range from $132 to $172.
  • The fastest train between Auckland and Wellington is the Northern Explorer operated by Great Journeys New Zealand. This train takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes to travel the 677 km distance from Auckland to Wellington with a transfer at Papakura. The Northern Explorer offers a direct and scenic route, providing passengers with a comfortable and enjoyable journey between the two cities. The prices for this express service typically range from $132 to $172.
  • There is one train service between Auckland and Wellington. The journey typically takes around 11 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 677 km distance, including a transfer at Papakura. Passengers can take the first leg of the trip on the AT Metro train towards Papakura and then switch to the Great Journeys New Zealand's Northern Explorer for the remainder of the journey to Wellington. Prices for this single train service vary from $132 to $172.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Auckland to Wellington is the AT Metro train towards Papakura, which typically departs from Britomart Train Station in the morning. The last train of the day for this route is the Great Journeys New Zealand's Northern Explorer departing from Papakura in the late afternoon or early evening. Passengers can enjoy a full day's travel experience as they journey between these two cities by train, with a total travel time of around 11 hours and 14 minutes.
  • There is one direct train trip each day between Auckland and Wellington. This direct journey is operated by the Great Journeys New Zealand's Northern Explorer service, which offers passengers a seamless train ride without the need for transfers. Travelers can enjoy the convenience of a single train ride lasting approximately 11 hours and 14 minutes to cover the 677 km distance between these two major cities. Ticket prices for this direct trip typically range from $132 to $172, offering passengers a comfortable and scenic travel experience.
  • The cost of a train ticket from Auckland to Wellington typically ranges from $132 to $172. This price variation may depend on factors such as the class of travel, time of booking, and availability of discounts or promotions. Passengers can choose the fare that best suits their budget and travel preferences when planning their journey by train between these two cities.

Will you be returning to Auckland by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Wellington to Auckland

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