There are 7 ways to get from Levin to Papakura by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Palmerston, fly
best- Take the bus from Levin to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
4h 41m$497–774Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Levin to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h 41m$34–93Train
- Take the train from Levin to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
9h 33m$193–245Drive 518.6 km
- Drive from Levin to Papakuracar 518.6 km
5h 52m$160–230Train to Wellington, fly
- Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
5h 31m$143–419Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
5h 37m$206–361Train to Paraparaumu, fly
- Take the train from Levin to Paraparaumutrain
- Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Auckland (AKL)plane PPQ - AKL
4h 51m$242–354
Levin to Papakura by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Levin to Papakura is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Levin to Papakura is to bus and fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $490 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Levin to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Papakura Shops via Stop B Manukau Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Levin to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Papakura via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Levin and Papakura is 458 km. The road distance is 518.6 km.
The best way to get from Levin to Papakura without a car is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Levin to Papakura, including transfers.
Levin to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Levin station.
Levin to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Levin station.
The best way to get from Levin to Papakura is to train which takes 9h 33m and costs $190 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Levin, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
You can take a train from Levin to Papakura via Palmerston North in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Levin to Manukau City twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 4m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Wellington to Auckland via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- capital.connection@kiwirail.co.nz
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Paraparaumu
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Levin to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Levin to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Levin to Papakura is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Levin to Papakura.
There are 107+ hotels available in Papakura.




