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Trip Overview

The bus between Auckland and Waitomo Cave takes 2h 45m. There is at least one bus per day from Auckland to Waitomo Cave. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
189 km
Distance
$95
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Auckland to Waitomo Cave bus times

Buses run once daily between Auckland and Waitomo Cave. The service departs Auckland at 7:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Waitomo Cave at 10:30:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 45m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Waitomo Cave? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waitomo Cave, New Zealand?

GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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