How to travel from Auckland to Hamilton, New Zealand

There are several options for getting from Auckland to Hamilton by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$28 ($17).

The distance between Auckland and Hamilton is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Auckland and Hamilton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx NZ$28 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Hamilton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Auckland and Hamilton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Auckland and Hamilton with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 30m.

Waikato Regional Council, Busit and KiwiRail run train services between Auckland and Hamilton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Auckland and Hamilton. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Auckland and Hamilton with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 50m.

InterCity run regular bus services between Auckland and Hamilton. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Hamilton. We recommend that you take the bus to Hamilton - Central. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hamilton is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) (HLZ) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Hamilton. Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) and Rotorua International Airport (ROT) (ROT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Auckland and Hamilton. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Hamilton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$31 ($19).