How to travel from Auckland to Te Anau, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Te Anau is around 1,219km (757 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Auckland to Te Anau by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Te Anau → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNZ$385($235)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Te Anau.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$420($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Te Anau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Te Anau by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$385 ($235) and will take around 4h 60m.
The distance between Auckland and Te Anau is around 1,219km (757 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,119km (695 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Auckland and Te Anau by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx NZ$385 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$385 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Te Anau is Queenstown Airport (ZQN) (ZQN) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Te Anau. Invercargill Airport (IVC) (IVC) and Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) 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 Te Anau. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Te Anau. instead which will take 4h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Te Anau is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around NZ$385 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Te Anau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 4h 60m | NZ$385($235) | 4 times a week | 1,219km (757 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22h 30m | NZ$420($260) | 4 times a day | 1,713km (1,065 miles) |
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Airports near Te Anau
The following major airports near Te Anau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Te Anau
Invercargill Airport (IVC)
- Distance
- 121km (75 miles) from Te Anau
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Te Anau