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Pukekohe to Waitomo Caves buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Pukekohe and Waitomo Caves takes 30h 25m and the fastest bus takes 22h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Pukekohe 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.

30h 25m
Duration
175 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Pukekohe to Waitomo Caves bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Pukekohe and Waitomo Caves. The service departs Pukekohe at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Waitomo Caves at 12:40:00. All services require a transfer at Transport Centre and take an average of 30h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    BusitInterCity46h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    BusitInterCity22h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    BusitInterCity22h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Pukekohe 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 Pukekohe to Waitomo Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.9 km
  • Duration: 30h 25m

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

You can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Waitomo Township via Transport Centre and Hamilton - Central in around 4h 33m.

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