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How to get fromAuckland to Melbourneby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    7h 26m
    $305–589

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WRE - MEL
    12h 6m
    $224–821

  3. Fly Auckland to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane AKL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    11h 24m
    $251–979

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,687.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours.

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