What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook is to bus which costs $6 - $110 and takes 11h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs $80 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Mount Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Auckland to Mount Cook. However, there are services departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Taranaki Street via Wellington Station - Stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

How far is it from Auckland to Mount Cook?

The distance between Auckland and Mount Cook is 518 km. The road distance is 642.7 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $260 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Auckland to Mount Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Mount Cook bus from?

Auckland to Mount Cook bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Train or bus from Auckland to Mount Cook?

The best way to get from Auckland to Mount Cook is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs $260 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $110 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Auckland to Mount Cook bus arrive?

Auckland to Mount Cook bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Mount Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Mount Cook is 643 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Auckland to Mount Cook.

Where can I stay near Mount Cook?

There are 462+ hotels available in Mount Cook.

Auckland to Mount Cook - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Mount Cook by train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)AKL - WLG
3h 21m
$83–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - CentralAuckland - Central - Wellington - Central
11h 34m
$6–109
Train
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to WellingtonNorthern Explorer
10h 55m
$266–318
Drive 642.7 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Mount Cook642.7 km
7h 15m
$195–281

Auckland to Mount Cook by train and bus

3Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–320 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $5–110 and the journey takes 11h 15m.

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