Train Fares
Try the Journey Planner to the left to see how much your journey will cost and which type of ticket is the best deal for you. For example if you travel from Ellerslie Station to Britomart Station 4 days per week, a 10-ride ticket or monthly pass will be the better deal than a single ride ticket.
Below you'll find fares for Auckland's train operator, Veolia Transport Auckland. You do not need to buy a ticket before you get on, they can be purchased from on-board staff while you are travelling. Tickets can also be purchased at the Britomart Transport Centre in Lower Queen Street, or at nominated Ticket Agents.
For information on discounted travel, please see Fare Policies for Discounted Travel.
For more information about stages, zones and where to buy tickets, please see where and how to pay.
Veolia Transport Auckland Train Fares
| Single Ride Fares | Multi Journey Fares | ||||
| Adult | Child Concession | Adult 10 Rides | Child 10 Rides Concession | Tertiary 10 Rides | |
| 1 Stage | $1.40 | $0.80 | $12.50 | $7.50 | $8.40 |
| 2 Stages | $2.80 | $1.60 | $25.00 | $14.50 | $16.80 |
| 3 Stages | $3.80 | $2.30 | $34.00 | $20.50 | $22.80 |
| 4 Stages | $4.80 | $2.80 | $43.00 | $25.00 | $28.80 |
| 5 Stages | $5.70 | $3.40 | $51.50 | $30.50 | $34.20 |
| 6 Stages | $6.30 | $3.80 | $56.50 | $34.00 | $37.80 |
| 7 Stages | $7.70 # | $4.60 # | $69.00 # | $41.50 # | $46.20 # |
| 8 Stages | $9.10 + | $5.40 + | $81.50 + | $48.50 + | $54.60 + |
# Customers need to purchase a 1 stage and 6 stage ticket.
+ Customers need to purchase a 2 stage ticket and a 6 stage ticket.
- Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
Special Passes
| Monthly Passes | ||
| Pass Type | Fare | Zone Coverage |
| City Monthly |
$105.00 (Adult) $65.00 (Child) |
Unlimited train travel between Otahuhu and New Lynn. * |
| All Zones Monthly |
$160.00 (Adult) $95.00 (Child) |
Unlimited train travel between Papakura and Waitakere. * |
| Regional Monthly |
$225.00 (Adult) $135.00 (Child) |
Unlimited train travel between Pukekohe and Waitakere. * |
| Monthly Discovery Pass | $210.00 | Unlimited travel on all scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritches, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * * Not valid for trains to Pukekohe. |
* All Monthly Passes include travel on Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST and Metrolink bus services within the Inner City Zone. Excluding LINK services.
* * Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku.
| Day Passes | ||
| Pass Type | Fare | Zone Coverage |
| Day Rover |
$10.00 |
Unlimited train travel. Available after 9.00am on weekdays and anytime on the weekends and public holidays. |
| Family Pass |
$20.00 |
Unlimited train travel. Available after 9.00am on weekdays and anytime on the weekends and public holidays. Family consists of 1 adut and up to 5 children or 2 adults and up to 4 children travelling together. |
| Discovery Pass |
$13.00 |
One day pass for unlimited travel on all scheduled services provided by Veolia Transport, Waka Pacific, North Star, GO WEST, Metrolink, LINK, Howick and Eastern, Ritches, Birkenhead Transport, Urban Express and Fullers North Shore ferries, (excludes Great Barrier, Waiheke and Half Moon Bay Ferries.) * * Not valid for trains to Pukekohe. |
| Bikes | $1.00 (per trip) | A bicycle ticket must be purchased for each trip. Carrying of bicycles on board trains is dependant on space and the discretion of on board staff. Avoid travelling with bicycles at peak times, as space will be limited. |
* * Discovery Passes are valid within the boundary created by Drury, Beachlands, Maraetai, Wenderholm (Waiwera) and Waimauku
Notes:
- A two stage fare applies between Pukekohe and Papakura.
- Single ride, ten trip tickets and monthly passes can be obtained on the train, at the Britomart Transport Centre, Papakura Station or any nominated ticket agent.
- For Monthly passes the month commences from the day and month first used. For example, if the pass is first used on the 6th of the month, it will expire on the 5th of the following month.
- Monthly Discovery Passes are for a calender month.
- Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid SuperGold Card or Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) approved senior citizen ID card. Available after 9.00am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9.00am on weekdays adult fares apply.
- Child fares are available from the age of five years. Children aged from 5 to 15 years inclusive (until 16th birthday) can travel on the child fare. Student ID cards are not required for primary and intermediate school children.
Primary and intermediate students may request a MAXX Student ID Card through MAXX either via email or on (09) 366 6400.
For secondary school students, approved ID cards must be shown to driver when boarding the vehicle - Pre-schoolers travel for free.
- Tertiary fares are available to full-time students only upon presentation of a valid student ID card and MAXX Student ID Stick
- Tertiary passes can only be obtained at selected tertiary ticket agents.
