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.
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.
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Take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hokitika (HKK).
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Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Greymouth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 20m | NZ$340($205) | 3 times a week | 968km (601 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 15m | NZ$285($175) | 4 times a day | 1,090km (677 miles) |
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The following major airports near Greymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.