Bus & train fares Bus & train fares
Fare prices for bus and train travel using an AT HOP card.
We are currently working through upcoming changes to public transport fares announced in the government's 2023 budget. We will update you as soon as we know more.
You can still enjoy 50% off AT travel fares and concessions until 30 June 2023. Excludes Waiheke and Rakino ferry tickets. For more details, visit Half Price Discount on Public Transport Fares.
Cash payments are not accepted on AT buses. Customers are advised to use AT HOP for payment
Paper tickets can be used for train travel. You can purchase a ticket from a ticket machine or at one of our customer service centres. Cash fares apply.
View the fare zones map for buses and trains (PDF 981KB).
Adult fares
There are no individual bus or train trips longer than 5 zones.
| Adult | Cash fare | AT HOP fare |
|---|---|---|
| City Link | - | $0.64 |
| 1 zone | $4.00 | $2.37 |
| 2 zones | $6.00 | $4.20 |
| 3 zones | $8.00 | $5.80 |
| 4 zones | $10.00 | $7.18 |
| 5 zones | $11.50 | $8.25 |
| 6 zones | - | $9.20 |
| 7 zones | - | $10.40 |
| 8 zones | - | $11.60 |
| 9 zones | - | $12.60 |
Cash payments
Cash payments are not available on buses. If you're travelling with someone without an AT HOP card on a train or a bus, you can also use your HOP Money to buy a paper ticket for them. Full cash fare price applies.
Travel off-peak for a 10% discount
Complete your journey by travelling with an AT HOP card before 6am, between 9am to 3pm, and after 6.30pm until end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. You must tag on during one of these periods for the discount to be applied.
$20 daily cap
Travel all day on trains, buses and inner harbour ferries by tagging on and off with your AT HOP card. Never pay more than $20.
Find out how to buy an AT HOP card.
Child fares
Children under 5 travel free when accompanied by a fare paying passenger.
Children 5 to 15 years old are eligible for child fares.
Full time secondary school students 16 to 19 years old are eligible for child fares. Find out about applying for a secondary concession on your AT HOP card.
| Child | Cash fare | AT HOP fare |
|---|---|---|
| City Link | - | $0.34 |
| 1 zone | $2.00 | $1.24 |
| 2 zones | $3.50 | $2.42 |
| 3 zones | $4.50 | $3.30 |
| 4 zones | $5.50 | $4.10 |
| 5 zones | $6.50 | $4.85 |
| 6 zones | - | $5.30 |
| 7 zones | - | $5.70 |
| 8 zones | - | $6.10 |
| 9 zones | - | $6.45 |
Free child weekend fares
Note: With free travel for children on weekends, you pay nothing for bus, train and participating ferry travel on weekends and public holidays for children aged 5 to 15 years old using a registered AT HOP card. Excludes Waiheke Island ferry services.
Cash payments
Cash payments are not available on buses. If you're travelling with someone without an AT HOP card on a train or a bus, you can also use your HOP Money to buy a paper ticket for them. Full cash fare price applies.
Travel off-peak for a 10% discount
Complete your journey by travelling with an AT HOP card before 6am, between 9am to 3pm, and after 6.30pm until end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. You must tag on during one of these periods for the discount to be applied.
$20 daily cap
Travel all day on trains, buses and inner harbour ferries by tagging on and off with your AT HOP card. Never pay more than $20.
Find out how to buy an AT HOP card.
Tertiary student fares
Tertiary students pay adult cash fare, unless they have a tertiary concession applied to their registered AT HOP card. Find out about travel conditions and applying for a tertiary concession on your AT HOP card.
| Tertiary | AT HOP fare |
|---|---|
| City Link | $0.51 |
| 1 zone | $1.83 |
| 2 zones | $3.19 |
| 3 zones | $4.45 |
| 4 zones | $5.50 |
| 5 zones | $6.50 |
| 6 zones | $7.30 |
| 7 zones | $8.10 |
| 8 zones | $8.70 |
| 9 zones | $9.00 |
Cash payments
*Tertiary cash fares cannot be purchased.
Cash payments are not available on buses. If you're travelling with someone without an AT HOP card on a train or a bus, you can also use your HOP Money to buy a paper ticket for them. Full cash fare price applies.
Travel off-peak for a 10% discount
Complete your journey by travelling with an AT HOP card before 6am, between 9am to 3pm, and after 6.30pm until end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. You must tag on during one of these periods for the discount to be applied.
$20 daily cap
Travel all day on trains, buses and inner harbour ferries by tagging on and off with your AT HOP card. Never pay more than $20.
Find out how to buy an AT HOP card.
Accessible fares
Find out about travel conditions and applying for an accessible concession on your AT HOP card.
| Accessible | Cash fare | AT HOP fare |
|---|---|---|
| City Link | - | $0.34 |
| 1 zone | $2.00 | $1.24 |
| 2 zones | $3.50 | $2.42 |
| 3 zones | $4.50 | $3.30 |
| 4 zones | $5.50 | $4.10 |
| 5 zones | $6.50 | $4.85 |
| 6 zones | - | $5.30 |
| 7 zones | - | $5.70 |
| 8 zones | - | $6.10 |
| 9 zones | - | $6.45 |
Cash payments
Cash payments are not available on buses. If you're travelling with someone without an AT HOP card on a train or a bus, you can also use your HOP Money to buy a paper ticket for them. Full cash fare price applies.
Travel off-peak for a 10% discount
Complete your journey by travelling with an AT HOP card before 6am, between 9am to 3pm, and after 6.30pm until end of service on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. You must tag on during one of these periods for the discount to be applied.
$20 daily cap
Travel all day on trains, buses and inner harbour ferries by tagging on and off with your AT HOP card. Never pay more than $20.
Find out how to buy an AT HOP card.
Senior citizen and SuperGold card fares
Senior citizens are entitled to free travel with a valid AT HOP card with a SuperGold concession loaded. Available after 9am weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays. For travel prior to 9am on weekdays, the relevant adult fares apply.
Senior citizens are also required to carry a valid SuperGold card or Auckland Transport approved senior citizen ID when they travel on public transport.
Find out about travel conditions and applying for an SuperGold concessions on your AT HOP card.
Ticket conditions of carriage
View the Conditions of Carriage from Auckland One Rail.
Bikes on trains - free
Bikes can be taken on trains free of charge, dependant on space and at the discretion of on board staff. Find out more about travelling with Bikes & public transport.
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