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.
Other airports in New Zealand
Queenstown Airport, Queenstown — 8 km from the centre
Christchurch Airport, Christchurch — 12 km from the centre
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