There are 6 ways to get from Levin to Papakura by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus to Palmerston, fly
best- Take the bus from Levin to Palmerston Northbus
- Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Auckland (AKL)plane PMR - AKL
4h 40m$667–1,024Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Levin to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
9h 42m$34–94Train
- Take the train from Levin to Palmerston Northtrain Capital Connection
- Take the train from Palmerston North to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
9h 48m$193–245Drive 518.6 km
- Drive from Levin to Papakuracar 518.6 km
5h 52m$170–246Train to Wellington, fly
- Take the train from Levin to Wellingtontrain
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WLG - AKL
5h 24m$132–416Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
- Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland (AKL)plane WAG - AKL
5h 37m$226–363
Levin to Papakura by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Levin to Papakura is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Levin to Papakura is to bus and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $650 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Levin to Papakura station. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Papakura Station via Stop B Manukau Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Levin to Papakura. However, there are services departing from Levin and arriving at Papakura via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Levin and Papakura is 458 km. The road distance is 518.6 km.
The best way to get from Levin to Papakura without a car is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $30 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Levin to Papakura, including transfers.
Levin to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Levin station.
Levin to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, depart from Levin station.
The best way to get from Levin to Papakura is to bus which takes 9h 42m and costs $30 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $250 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Levin, New Zealand and Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Levin to Manukau City twice daily. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Levin to Papakura via Palmerston North in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Palmerston to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Wellington to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Phone
- 0800 277 482
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
Train from Levin to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Palmerston North to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–230
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Palmerston North
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Levin to Whanganui / Wanganui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- (+64) 0508 800 800
- Website
- Horizons
Bus from Levin to Palmerston North
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Booking & Getting There
Levin to Papakura bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Levin to Papakura train services, operated by KiwiRail - Capital Connection, arrive at Palmerston North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Levin to Papakura is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Levin to Papakura.
There are 104+ hotels available in Papakura.