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How To Get From Wellington International Airport To The CBD

Option 1: Metlink 2 Bus Option 2: Airport Express (AX) Bus Option 3: Shuttle Bus Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare Option 5: Bicycle

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Option 1: Metlink 2 Bus

  • Travel time: 40 minutes
  • Wellington’s Metlink offers Route2 Karori-Wellington-Hataitai-Seatoun bus runs from the airport directly to the CBD of Wellington. However route 2 does not directly service the airport. Walk north from the terminal  for 7 minutes toHobart Street at Broadway (Stop 7033).  This is a regular service bus so this option is not ideal if you are travelling with luggage.
  • Consider purchasingSnapper Card, Wellington’s integrated fare card to the city. 
  • Fare for Metlink is $6.00 NZD ($2.22 NZD with Snapper card).
  • Cheapest

Option 2: Airport Express (AX) Bus

  • Travel time: 25-35 minutes
  • Wellington’s Metlink offers the premiumAirport Express Bus the airport directly to the Wellington Station in the heart of the CBD. Running every 10-20 minutes, this limited stop bus route is a great option to transfer from the airport to Wellington’s CBD with luggage. Board the AX bus outside the terminal by ground floor carpark. About a 100m walk from Door E.
  • Luggage racks, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging are amenities provided on board.
  • Consider purchasingSnapper Card, Wellington’s integrated fare card to the city. 
  • Fare for Metlink is $11.00 NZD ($8.76 NZD with Snapper card).
  • Fastest

Option 3: Shuttle Bus

  • Wellington Airport offers a number of shuttles. Learn more here.Of note, Super Shuttle offers door-door-door shuttle service. Expect to pay about $20 NZD for a ride.

Option 4: Taxi / Rideshare

  • Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and YourRide offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes. Expect to pay about $25 NZD for a ride.

Option 5: Bicycle

  • Travel time: 30 minutes
  • Yes. Seriously. You can bike from Wellington International Airport to the CBD. How many airports allow bicycle parking? Very few. Travel distance is about 8 km.
  • Note: Wellington AIrport at the moment only allows for personal bicycle parking with Locky Docks. There is no bikeshare available. 
  • Learn more about biking from WLG Airport.