How to travel from Auckland to Twizel, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Twizel is around 1,070km (665 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Auckland to Twizel 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 Twizel → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNZ$335($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Twizel.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$345($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Twizel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Twizel by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$180 ($110) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$335 ($205).
The distance between Auckland and Twizel is around 1,070km (665 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 912km (567 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Auckland and Twizel by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$335 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$180 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Auckland to Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Twizel is Wanaka Airport (WKA) (WKA) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Twizel. Timaru Airport (TIU) (TIU) 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 Twizel. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) then take the bus to Twizel. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Twizel is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$335 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Twizel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 50m | NZ$335($205) | 4 times a week | 1,247km (775 miles) |
| Fly to Dunedin (DUD), bus | 7h 40m | NZ$255($155) | 4 times a week | 1,431km (889 miles) |
| Fly to Christchurch (CHC), Bus | 7h 45m | NZ$180($110) | 4 times a week | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 25m | NZ$345($210) | 4 times a day | 1,357km (843 miles) |
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Airports near Twizel
The following major airports near Twizel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Wanaka Airport (WKA)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Twizel
Timaru Airport (TIU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Twizel
Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Twizel