What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cable Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Cable Bay is to bus and car ferry which costs $100 - $650 and takes 18h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Cable Bay?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Cable Bay is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $280 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to Cable Bay?

The distance between Auckland and Cable Bay is 557 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Cable Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Cable Bay without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 18h 18m and costs $360 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Cable Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Auckland to Cable Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cable Bay?

There are 381+ hotels available in Cable Bay.

Auckland to Cable Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Cable Bay by train, plane, car ferry, bus, or car

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

Train, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
3h 59m
$284–672
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Hira
18h 53m
$104–639
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the bus from Picton to Hira
18h 18m
$364–849
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Cable Bay
12h 27m
$284–757
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)AKL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Hira
5h 52m
$243–652

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

104Weekly Planes

1h 59mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Cable Bay.

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Distance: 557.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cable Bay, Nelson, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Cable Bay. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then take the taxi to Cable Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Cable Bay via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Hira in around 18h 18m.

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