How to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal by bus, ferry and train?

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal - Bus Timetable

The AIR bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-3 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 49 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal by bus, ferry and train

To get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line: take the AIR bus from Stop A International Airport station to Stop B Puhinui station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S-C train and finally take the MTID ferry from Ferry Terminal - Downtown station to Ferry Terminal - Waiheke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus, ferry and train schedule from Auckland Airport (AKL) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and train schedule to Matiatia Terminal on the Moovit app.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - AIRAIR
Train - S-CS-C
Ferry - MTIDMTID
Walk to Matiatia Terminal
Leaves from Stop A International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stop A International Airport
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - AIRAIR
    Wait for bus
    AIR
    Airport Link Via Puhinui Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stop B Puhinui
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Puhinui Train Station
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - S-CS-C
    Wait for train
    S-C
    Pukekohe 3 Clockwise To Newmarket 2 Via Nkt1, Ppk 3
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waitemata Train Station 1
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Downtown
    540 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - MTIDMTID
    Wait for ferry
    MTID
    Downtown Pier 13 To Waiheke Pier 3
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ferry Terminal - Waiheke
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Matiatia Terminal
    Walk to
    Matiatia Terminal
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL), Tamaki Strait and Matiatia Terminal, Tamaki Strait is approximately 51.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tamaki Strait – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal

To check the bus, ferry and train timetable from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Auckland Airport (AKL)) and destination (Matiatia Terminal), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, ferry and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line AIR, Train line S-C, Ferry line MTID.

  • Is there a direct bus between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Matiatia Terminal?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal?

    The AIR bus line goes from Stop A International Airport station near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South to Stop B Puhinui station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Stop B Puhinui station near Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait.

  • How long does it take to travel from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Matiatia Terminal by bus, train and ferry?

    The total travel time between Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South and Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait by bus, train and ferry is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Auckland Airport (AKL) to get to Matiatia Terminal?

    Get on the AIR bus from the Stop A International Airport stop near Auckland Airport (AKL) in Mangere South.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Matiatia Terminal?

    Get off the bus at the Stop B Puhinui station, which is closest to Matiatia Terminal in Tamaki Strait.

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