How to travel from Auckland to Westport, New Zealand
The distance between Auckland and Westport is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Auckland to Westport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Westport → Auckland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Westport (WSZ).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costNZ$230($140)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Wellington then take a ferry to Picton then drive to Westport.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costNZ$270($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Auckland and Westport
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Auckland to Westport by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around NZ$190 ($115) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately NZ$230 ($140).
The distance between Auckland and Westport is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (378 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Auckland and Westport by plane.
The quickest way to get from Auckland to Westport is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx NZ$230 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Auckland and Westport is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around NZ$190 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Auckland and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Auckland and Westport. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Auckland and Westport. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and arrive at Westport (WSZ) - via Wellington (WLG). The flight takes around 1h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Auckland to Westport. There is however a flight that goes via Wellington (WLG). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Auckland to Westport typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Auckland (AKL) and and arrive into Westport (WSZ).
The closest major airport to Westport is Westport Airport (WSZ) (WSZ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Westport. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) (CHC) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) (WLG) 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 Westport. We recommend that you fly from Auckland (AKL) to Westport (WSZ). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Auckland to Westport is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around NZ$230 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Auckland and Westport
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | NZ$230($140) | every 10 mins | 788km (490 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | NZ$325($200) | twice a week | 756km (470 miles) |
| Fly to Blenheim (BHE), bus | 7h 25m | NZ$190($115) | 3 times a week | 866km (538 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 25m | NZ$270($165) | 4 times a day | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Train, Ferry, Car and Bus | 18h 55m | NZ$365($225) | 3 times a week | 1,119km (695 miles) |
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Airports near Westport
The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within New Zealand and internationally.
Westport Airport (WSZ)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Westport
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Distance
- 207km (129 miles) from Westport
Wellington International Airport (WLG)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Westport