Auckland bus tickets & fares

Official fares for city buses in Auckland: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.

Fares at a glance

A single ticket costs NZ$0.95 (one trip on the CityLink bus in the city centre).

Tickets

CityLink bus One trip on the CityLink bus in the city centreWith AT HOP or a contactless card. Child / secondary / tertiary / accessible HOP NZ$0.50, Community Connect NZ$0.47. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$0.95
AT HOP / contactless — 1 zone One journey by bus and train, transfers within 30 minutesChild / secondary student / accessible HOP NZ$1.55, tertiary HOP NZ$1.55, Community Connect HOP NZ$1.50. Cash (trains only, paper ticket) NZ$4. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$3.00
AT HOP / contactless — 2 zones One journey by bus and train, transfers within 30 minutesChild / secondary student / accessible HOP NZ$2.90, tertiary HOP NZ$2.90, Community Connect HOP NZ$2.45. Cash (trains only, paper ticket) NZ$6. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$4.90
AT HOP / contactless — 3 zones One journey by bus and train, transfers within 30 minutesChild / secondary student / accessible HOP NZ$3.90, tertiary HOP NZ$3.90, Community Connect HOP NZ$3.25. Cash (trains only, paper ticket) NZ$8. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$6.50
AT HOP / contactless — 4+ zones One journey by bus and train, transfers within 30 minutesThe most you pay on bus and train is a 4-zone fare, even if you travel further. Child / secondary student / accessible HOP NZ$4.75, tertiary HOP NZ$4.75, Community Connect HOP NZ$3.95. Cash (trains only, paper ticket) NZ$10. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$7.90

Passes and cards

Daily fare cap — contactless Per dayWhen you pay with a contactless card or device, you never pay more than NZ$20 in a day. The cap is a fixed amount and is not reduced for concessions. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$20.00
7-day fare cap — AT HOP 7 days from the first tag-onWith an AT HOP card you never pay more than NZ$50 in 7 days; the period ends at 11:59 pm on the seventh day. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$50.00

Discounts and free travel

Concessions — registered AT HOP — Children 5–15, secondary students 16–19, full-time tertiary students and Total Mobility / Blind Low Vision NZ card holders get 40% off with a registered AT HOP card; Community Connect (Community Services Card) holders pay about half. Concessions are not available with contactless cards. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
Free travel — Children 0–4 travel free with a paying passenger. Children 5–15 travel free on weekends and public holidays with a registered AT HOP card. SuperGold card holders travel free with AT HOP after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.

Buying tickets and notes

Ferries — AT HOP / contactless — Adult fares: Northcote Point–Birkenhead NZ$3.00, Beach Haven–Hobsonville Point NZ$4.90, inner harbour (e.g. Devonport) NZ$7.80, mid-harbour NZ$10.40, outer harbour NZ$13.80. Child HOP NZ$1.55 / 2.90 / 4.69 / 6.24 / 7.45. Ferry fares include bus or train travel within the zones where the route starts and ends. Waiheke Island ferries have separate operator fares. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.
How to pay — Tag on and off with an AT HOP card or a contactless card / device. Cash and EFTPOS are not accepted on buses; paper train tickets cost the full cash fare. Transfers are free if you tag on again within 30 minutes and finish within 4 hours, using the same card. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.

Official sources

Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.

at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/fares-and-discounts/public-transport-fare-changes at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/fares-discounts/bus-and-train-fares

Frequently asked questions

How much is a bus ticket in Auckland?

CityLink bus: NZ$0.95 (one trip on the CityLink bus in the city centre).

Is there a day pass in Auckland?

Yes — Daily fare cap — contactless: NZ$20.00.

Who travels free or at a discount in Auckland?

Concessions — registered AT HOP: Children 5–15, secondary students 16–19, full-time tertiary students and Total Mobility / Blind Low Vision NZ card holders get 40% off with a registered AT HOP card; Community Connect (Community Services Card) holders pay about half. Concessions are not available with contactless cards. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24. Free travel: Children 0–4 travel free with a paying passenger. Children 5–15 travel free on weekends and public holidays with a registered AT HOP card. SuperGold card holders travel free with AT HOP after 9 am on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.

Where can I buy bus tickets in Auckland?

How to pay: Tag on and off with an AT HOP card or a contactless card / device. Cash and EFTPOS are not accepted on buses; paper train tickets cost the full cash fare. Transfers are free if you tag on again within 30 minutes and finish within 4 hours, using the same card. Fares valid from 1 February 2026, checked 2026-10-24.