With lots to do and see in the city, and with the new City Rail Link opening it’s helpful to know how to travel around and explore. We have created your ultimate guide on the best ways to get around on public transport - it's cheaper and easier than you think!
The AT Journey Planner or AT Mobile app
We recommend you plan your trip using the AT Journey Planner or the AT Mobile app in order to find the best route possible, as well as the most recent updates on bus and train services in real time.
Meeting someone in the city, we have planned the perfect itinerary for you
What's the deal?
Kids travel free on weekends
All kids ages 5-15 with a registered AT Hop card travel free of charge on buses and trains on weekends and public holidays. Children under 5 travel free all days of the week when accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
Catching multiple modes in one trip? Only pay for one fare.
Make the most of the fare system and can transfer between AT bus, train and most ferries and pay just one fare for your entire journey with your AT HOP card. Check all fares here
7-Day fare cap
Ride with your HOP card to enjoy unlimited travel on AT buses, trains and inner-harbour ferries for no more than $50 a week. Terms apply.

The City Rail Link
Meet in the city and explore with ease
Auckland's City Rail Link has unlocked a faster, more connected city centre, making it easier than ever to travel between Karangahape Road, Te Waihorotiu and Waitemata, and discover everything in between.
With trains running every few minutes and improved connections across Auckland, catching up over dinner, seeing a show, shopping, or exploring somewhere new has never been simpler. Wherever you're coming from, more of the city is now within reach.

On wheels!
The easiest way to explore more. From Wynyard Quarter to Karangahape Road and everywhere in between, Auckland's CityLink and InnerLink buses connect the city's most-loved destinations, making spontaneous city adventures simpler than ever.
InnerLink
The city's green machine. The InnerLink loops through some of Auckland's most-loved neighbourhoods and landmarks, from Britomart and Spark Arena to Karangahape Road, Ponsonby, Parnell, Auckland Museum and beyond. Running every 10-15 minutes on weekdays, it's an easy way to explore more without the extra steps.
Jump off at Victoria Street West, Queen Street or Customs Street and let the city unfold from there.
CityLink
Think of it as the city's shuttle. The bright red CityLink connects Wynyard Quarter, Britomart, Queen Street and Karangahape Road, making it easy to bounce between shopping, dining, events and entertainment. With buses arriving every 7-8 minutes on weekdays, you're never far from your next stop.