What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka is to drive and car ferry which costs $300 - $750 and takes 13h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka?

The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs $480 - $800.

How far is it from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka?

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Motueka is 554 km.

How do I travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka without a car is to bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 22h 15m and costs $180 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Motueka?

There are 231+ hotels available in Motueka.

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka - 6 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka by plane, bus, car ferry, shuttle, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Nelson Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
2. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
4h 47m
Bus, car ferry, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Mārahau
22h 15m
$181–1,101
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Motueka
13h 20m
$301–746
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
6h 27m
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Picton (PCN)AKL - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
7h 52m
Fly to Wellington Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)AKL - WLG
2. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airport
3. Take the taxi from Takaka Airport to Motueka
4h 2m
$482–780

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

125Weekly Planes

2h 22mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.2 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka. However, you can fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA, then take the bus to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A International Airport to Motueka i-Site via Manukau City, Wellington - Central, Wellington, Picton, Picton, Mārahau, and Abel Tasman Centre in around 22h 15m.

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