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How to get fromPukekohe to Motuekaby plane, bus, car, car ferry or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Pukekohe to Motueka by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeAKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    6h 25m
    $220–603

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Pukekohe to Wellingtoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Motuekacar
    12h 59m
    $292–772

  3. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Franktontrain
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeHLZ - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    8h 28m
    $459–2,373

  4. Fly Auckland to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeAKL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    8h 8m
    $235–708

  5. Train to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Franktontrain
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeHLZ - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    9h 50m
    $494–2,628

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Pukekohe to Motueka. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 1, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pukekohe to Motueka via Wellington and Picton in around 12h 59m.

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