There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Papakura by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to PapakuraAuckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
39 min$5–45Train
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1Sth
54 min$6–35Drive 31.4 km
- Drive from Auckland to Papakura31.4 km
25 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auckland to Papakura31.4 km
25 min$100–130
Auckland to Papakura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Papakura is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Papakura is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Papakura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waitemata Train Station 4 station and arriving at Papakura Train Station 1 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Auckland and Papakura is 33 km. The road distance is 31.4 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Papakura without a car is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $45.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura takes 39 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Auckland to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Papakura train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Waitemata Train Station 4.
The best way to get from Auckland to Papakura is to bus which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $35 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura twice daily. Tickets cost $5–45 and the journey takes 39 min. Auckland Transport - AT Metro also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 54 min. KiwiRail - Northern Explorer also services this route 3 times a week.
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- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–32
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Taxis United
- Phone
- +64 9 295 1000
- Website
- taxisunited.co.nz
Green Cabs Auckland
- Phone
- +64 800 767673
- Website
- greencabs.co.nz
Budget Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 849 3000
- Website
- budgettaxis.co.nz
Auckland Coop Taxis
- Phone
- +64 9 300 3000
- Website
- cooptaxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.
Auckland to Papakura train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Papakura is 31 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Auckland to Papakura.
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