The distance between Auckland and Kerikeri is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Auckland to Kerikeri by bus, car, train and plane. 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 Kerikeri (KKE).
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Take the bus to Kerikeri.
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Kerikeri by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around NZ$43 ($26) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$175 ($110).
The distance between Auckland and Kerikeri is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Auckland and Kerikeri by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Kerikeri is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx NZ$175 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Kerikeri, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$43 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Auckland and Kerikeri. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Auckland and Kerikeri with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 40m.
InterCity run regular bus services between Auckland and Kerikeri. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Kerikeri. We recommend that you take the train to Puhinui Train Station then fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri (KKE). instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kerikeri is Kerikeri Airport (KKE) (KKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kerikeri. Whangarei Airport (WRE) (WRE) and Auckland Airport (AKL) (AKL) 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 Kerikeri. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Kerikeri is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around NZ$43 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 1h 40m | NZ$175($110) | every 10 mins | 246km (153 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | NZ$43($26) | twice daily | 258km (160 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | NZ$69($42) | on demand | 242km (151 miles) |
Auckland Transport - AT Metro
The following major airports near Kerikeri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.