Auckland Airport to Auckland

Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.

Auckland Airport sits about 21 km from Auckland. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.

Option	Price (AUD)	Journey time	Frequency	Type
AirportLink bus + train Cheapest option. Bus to Puhinui, then train to Britomart. Tag on with a contactless card.	~$9	60-75 min	Every 10 min	1 change
SkyDrive express bus Best value Direct to the Sky City terminal in the CBD.	~$17	50 min	Every 20 min	Direct
Super Shuttle Shared van, cheaper per person for solo travellers than a taxi.	~$35	45-80 min	24/7	Door-to-door
Uber / Ola Designated rideshare pickup area outside the terminal.	~$45	35-55 min	24/7	Door-to-door

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Cheapest option: AirportLink bus + train at around $9. Fastest: AirportLink bus + train.

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Routes, operators, journey times and fares come from the operators' own published timetables and pricing, compared in AUD. Public transport options are listed alongside bookable transfers because the train is often the honest answer - and where a booking platform is listed, it's one Jamie has personally booked through. Read the full editorial policy.

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