Travel from Auckland to Melbourne

Air New Zealand offers direct flights connecting Auckland and Melbourne, providing a full-service experience.

Flights typically depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Prices can fluctuate based on demand, booking time, and fare type. Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member.

Qantas operates direct flights between Auckland and Melbourne with a range of service options.

Services operate from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Qantas flights often arrive at Terminal 2 for international arrivals at Melbourne Airport. Prices include checked baggage and in-flight refreshments on most services. Qantas is a Oneworld alliance member.

Jetstar offers direct, low-cost flights from Auckland to Melbourne, providing a budget-friendly option.

Flights connect Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Some Jetstar flights may also use Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne. Be aware that checked baggage and in-flight services are often additional costs with this low-cost carrier.

There is no direct train service available between Auckland, New Zealand, and Melbourne, Australia, as these cities are separated by the Tasman Sea.

New Zealand operates domestic scenic train journeys within its islands, such as the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific, but these do not connect to Australia.

Direct bus travel between Auckland, New Zealand, and Melbourne, Australia, is not possible due to the significant oceanic distance separating the two countries.

Bus services in New Zealand, such as InterCity, cater to domestic travel within the North and South Islands.

Self-driving a car directly from Auckland to Melbourne is not possible. The cities are separated by over 2,000 km of ocean.

While it's possible to ship a personal vehicle between New Zealand and Australia, this is a complex logistical process and not considered a typical self-drive transport option for passenger travel. Car rental services are widely available upon arrival in Melbourne.

There is currently no regular direct ferry service that transports passengers or vehicles between Auckland, New Zealand, and Melbourne, Australia.

While cruise ships occasionally offer itineraries that include both cities, these are multi-day leisure voyages rather than direct transport services. Local ferry services operate within Auckland's harbor and surrounding islands, but not internationally across the Tasman Sea.