There are 6 ways to get from Masterton to Papakura by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Palmerston, fly
best- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
5h 44m$493–1,132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus Palmerston North - Masterton
- Take the bus from Palmerston North to Papakurabus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
11h 54m$32–110Train
- Take the train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Stationtrain Wrl
- Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
12h 40m$282–352Drive 572.4 km
- Drive from Masterton to Papakuracar 572.4 km
6h 30m$173–249Line 200 bus, train to Wellington, fly, train
- Take the bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston Stationbus
- Take the train from Featherston Station to Wellington Stationtrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train
6h 50m$143–458Bus, bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Masterton to Palmerston Northbus
- Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
7h 10m$204–350
Masterton to Papakura by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Papakura is to bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Masterton to Papakura is to bus and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Papakura via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Masterton station to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Renall Street Station and arriving at Papakura via Wellington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Masterton and Papakura is 517 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.
The best way to get from Masterton to Papakura without a car is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Masterton to Papakura, including transfers.
Masterton to Papakura bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.
Masterton to Papakura train services, operated by Metlink, depart from Renall Street Station.
The best way to get from Masterton to Papakura is to bus which takes 11h 54m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $360 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Masterton to Papakura via Palmerston North in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Masterton to Papakura via Renall Street Station, Wellington Station, and Wellington in around 12h 40m.
- 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
- $70–480
Flights from Wellington to Auckland via Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Phone
- 0800 801 700
- info@metlink.org.nz
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Renall Street Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- Metlink
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Metlink
- Phone
- +64 6 370 6600
- info@tranzit.co.nz
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa
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More Questions & Answers
Masterton to Papakura bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Masterton to Papakura train services, operated by Metlink, arrive at Wellington Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Papakura is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Masterton to Papakura.
There are 107+ hotels available in Papakura.

