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How to get fromAuckland to Colacby plane, shuttle, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Colac by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeAKL - MEL
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
    3. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain
    10h 7m
    $323–660

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeWRE - MEL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
    4. Take the train from Geelong Station to Colac Stationtrain
    15h 2m
    $223–851

  3. Fly Auckland to Avalon Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeAKL - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Colac Stationtrain
    14h 5m
    $232–939

  4. Fly Auckland to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)planeAKL - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Footscray Station to Colac Stationtrain
    16h 29m
    $224–897

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Colac, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Colac. 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport, take the shuttle to Geelong station, walk to Geelong Station, then take the train to Colac Station. Alternatively, 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 Avalon Airport (AVV), walk to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Station, then take the train to Colac Station.

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