There are 4 ways to get from Papakura to Auckland by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Papakura to Auckland - CentralAuckland - Central - Rotorua / ...
43 min$5–45Train
- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4Sth
54 min$6–35Drive 31.5 km
- Drive from Papakura to Auckland31.5 km
26 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papakura to Auckland31.5 km
26 min$100–130
Papakura to Auckland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papakura to Auckland is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Papakura to Auckland is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Papakura and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Papakura Train Station 3 station and arriving at Waitemata Train Station 4 station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Papakura and Auckland is 33 km. The road distance is 31.5 km.
The best way to get from Papakura to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $45.
The bus from Papakura to Auckland - Central takes 43 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Papakura to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Papakura station.
Papakura to Auckland train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Papakura Train Station 3.
The best way to get from Papakura to Auckland is to bus which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $35 and takes 54 min.
What companies run services between Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Papakura to Auckland - Central 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–45 and the journey takes 43 min. Auckland Transport - AT Metro also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Auckland Transport - AT Metro operates a train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4 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 Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4
- 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 Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Papakura to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Bus from Papakura to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Blue Bubble
- Phone
- +64 800 228 294
- Website
- bluebubbletaxi.co.nz
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
Papakura to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Papakura to Auckland train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Waitemata Train Station 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Papakura to Auckland is 32 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Papakura to Auckland.
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