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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waitomo Caves and Auckland takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waitomo Caves to Auckland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration
255 km
Distance
$110
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Waitomo Caves to Auckland bus times

Buses run twice daily between Waitomo Caves and Auckland. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Waitomo Caves is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Auckland at 7:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waitomo Caves to Auckland? 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 Waitomo Caves to Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

GreatSights operates a bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central once daily. Tickets cost $90–130 and the journey takes 7h. InterCity also services this route 5 times a week.

Operators