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Trip Overview

The average bus between Auckland and Wellington takes 11h 22m and the fastest bus takes 11h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Auckland to Wellington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 22m
Duration
652 km
Distance
$85
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Auckland to Wellington bus times

Buses run twice daily between Auckland and Wellington. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Wellington at 6:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 11h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 11h 30m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Wellington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Auckland to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $22–90 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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