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Auckland to Waitomo District buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Auckland and Waitomo District takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Auckland to Waitomo District. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
227 km
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Auckland to Waitomo District bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Auckland and Waitomo District. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Waitomo District at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Waitomo District? 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 District.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Piopio via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 8m.

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