Auckland Suburban train services - For fare and timetable information for suburban passenger rail train services in the greater Auckland area please phone Maxx on 0800-103-080 tollfree in New Zealand or click for online train timetables and fares within the Auckland and greater Auckland area.

There are no passenger train or rail services between Auckland and Paihia (Bay of Islands), Auckland and Whangarei, Auckland and Rotorua, Auckland and Taupo, Auckland and Gisborne or Auckland and Tauranga.

The Overlander train is a rail journey through the heart of the North Island travelling between Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington, New Zealand’s arts and culture capital. 

You see fantastic views of New Zealand farmland, the volcanic plateau, Mount Ruapehu, the world famous Raurimu Spiral, and stunning river gorges – all from our panoramic windows or open air viewing decks allowing you the best possible views.

All carriages on The Overlander train are centrally heated/air conditioned, with 'Airline' style reclining seats, with large panoramic windows giving sweeping views of the magnificent North Island. 

The Overlander train has a Buffet Carriage, offering a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and light meals plus the Observation Carriage includes a mix of seating including lounge style seating.

The lounge style seating is arranged at the very rear of this glass backed carriage enabling you to enjoy a totally unique Overlander experience.

The Overlander train is a reserved seating 'One Class/Non-smoking' service.

The Overlander train does not operate of Christmas Day - 25 December.

Please click for timetable information and online reservations.

There is no overnight passenger rail or train service between Auckland, Hamilton, National Park, Ohakune, Palmerston North and Wellington.