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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waitomo Caves and Matamata takes 19h 8m and the fastest bus takes 17h 26m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Waitomo Caves to Matamata. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 8m
Duration
142 km
Distance
4 times a week
Frequency

Waitomo Caves to Matamata bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Waitomo Caves and Matamata. The service departs Waitomo Caves at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Matamata at 16:19:00. All services require a transfer at Hamilton - Central and take an average of 19h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity24h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityBusit17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityBusit17h 26m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityBusit17h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waitomo Caves to Matamata? 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 Matamata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to 45 Broadway, Matamata via Hamilton - Central and Transport Centre in around 3h 26m.

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