There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane AKL - GIS
1h 13m$76–462Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Sycamore Lodgebus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
11h 16m$17–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne459.8 km
5h 35mDrive 459.8 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisbornecar 459.8 km
5h 35m$140–202Train, bus
- Take the train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauritrain
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodgebus
12h 20m$58–171
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne is to bus which costs $17 - $95 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $75 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Sycamore Lodge via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Gisborne is 339 km. The road distance is 459.8 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 11h 16m and costs $17 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $75 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $95 and takes 11h 16m.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Sycamore Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Gisborne.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Sycamore Lodge once daily. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 9h 46m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Gisborne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- tehuiatrain@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland (AKL) to Gisborne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
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