How to travel from Auckland to Greymouth, New Zealand

The distance between Auckland and Greymouth is around 968km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Auckland to Greymouth by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GreymouthAuckland if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    NZ$340($205)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    NZ$285($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Greymouth

There are several options for getting from Auckland to Greymouth by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around NZ$285 ($175) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$340 ($205).

The distance between Auckland and Greymouth is around 968km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (430 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Auckland and Greymouth by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Auckland to Greymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx NZ$340 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Greymouth is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around NZ$285 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Greymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Greymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Greymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Greymouth is Hokitika Airport (HKK) (HKK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Greymouth. Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Auckland to Greymouth. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Greymouth is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around NZ$340 ($205).

How do I get from Auckland to Greymouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Greymouth

Transport options from Auckland to Greymouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
NZ$340($205)
3 times a week968km (601 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 15m
NZ$285($175)
4 times a day1,090km (677 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Auckland and Greymouth

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Ferry operators

Airports near Greymouth

The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.

HKK
Hokitika Airport (HKK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Greymouth
WSZ
Westport Airport (WSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Greymouth
CHC
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Greymouth