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Matamata to Waitomo Caves buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Matamata and Waitomo Caves takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Matamata to Waitomo Caves. 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 57m
Duration
149 km
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Matamata to Waitomo Caves bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Matamata and Waitomo Caves. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matamata is at 10:00 AM which arrives into Waitomo Caves at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Centre and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity2h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata to Waitomo Caves? 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 Matamata to Waitomo Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from 45 Broadway, Matamata to Waitomo Township via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 50m.

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