How to travel from Auckland to Invercargill, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Invercargill is around 1,207km (750 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Auckland to Invercargill by 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 Invercargill → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costNZ$405($250)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Invercargill.
- Duration22h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$405($250)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Invercargill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Invercargill by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around NZ$405 ($250) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Auckland and Invercargill is around 1,207km (750 miles).
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Auckland and Invercargill by plane.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Invercargill is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx NZ$405 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Invercargill is to fly which will typically cost around NZ$405 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Auckland and Invercargill. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and arrive at Invercargill (IVC). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Auckland and Invercargill with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
Air New Zealand fly between Auckland and Invercargill. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Auckland to Invercargill typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and and arrive into Invercargill (IVC).
The closest major airport to Invercargill is Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill. Dunedin International Airport (DUD) (DUD) and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) 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 Invercargill. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Invercargill is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around NZ$405 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Invercargill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 55m | NZ$405($250) | every 10 mins | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 10m | NZ$405($250) | 4 times a day | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
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Airports near Invercargill
The following major airports near Invercargill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Invercargill
Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from Invercargill
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Invercargill