What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston is to train and fly and line 5 bus which costs $90 - $300 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rolleston is to train and fly and line 5 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs $90 - $300.

How far is it from Auckland to Rolleston?

The distance between Auckland and Rolleston is 801 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Rolleston without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Rolleston without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 23h 27m and costs $600 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Rolleston?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Auckland to Rolleston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rolleston?

There are 1358+ hotels available in Rolleston.

Auckland to Rolleston - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 5 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Rolleston by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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, line 5 bus
best
1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)AKL - CHC
3. Take the bus from The Hub Hornby to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr
4h 48m
$90–300
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 Christchurch
24h 7m
$76–622
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Take the train from Picton to Christchurch
23h 27m
$645–1,389
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Rolleston
15h 9m
$356–876
Train, car ferry, drive, bus
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Nelson to Greymouth
5. Take the train from Greymouth to Rolleston
29h 12m
$605–1,189

Auckland to Rolleston by train, car ferry, and foot

3Weekly Services

23h 27mAverage Duration

$645Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Rolleston.

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Distance: 800.7 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rolleston, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Rolleston. 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 125 bus to The Hub Hornby, then take the line 5 bus to Lincoln Rolleston Rd near Rolleston Dr. Alternatively, you can take a train from Auckland Strand to Rolleston via Wellington, Wellington, Picton, Picton, and Christchurch in around 23h 27m.

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