How to get from Auckland to Lyttelton
3 ways, 771 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 5h 38m | NZ$230–360 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 20h 53m | NZ$155–205 estimated |
| Taxi | 20h 53m | NZ$1,030–1,540 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Auckland to Lyttelton?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 38m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 771 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Auckland to Lyttelton?
- Drive is the cheapest, from NZ$155. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Auckland to Lyttelton?
- About 1h 38m in the air (AKL → CHC), about 5h 38m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run NZ$230–360; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Lyttelton from Auckland by road?
- About 1092 km, roughly 20h 53m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around NZ$155–205; tolls and parking are extra.