CityLink is the easiest way to get around Auckland's city centre.

From Wynyard Quarter, it travels up Queen Street to Karangahape Road then back down Queen Street. All the CityLink buses are bright red and are easy to spot.

It links with:

  • waterfront tram
  • trains
  • ferries
  • Northern Express and other buses.

Benefits

Frequent services mean minimal waiting times. The buses are air conditioned and have comfortable seats. They are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Timetables

Monday to Friday

Every 7 to 8 minutes*
6am to midnight

Weekends and Public Holidays
Every 10 minutes*
6:20am to midnight

*Actual frequency may vary.
City Link Bus Map

Cost

$1 maximum adult and tertiary cash fare and 50 cents maximum child cash fare. Discounts apply when using your AT HOP card (adult, child and tertiary).

CityLink is free when transferring to or from another bus or train when using AT HOP.
Terms and conditions apply.

Last updated: 25 March 2026