There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm CavesAuckland - Central - Auckland - Central
2h 57m$75–110Bus via Waitomo Township
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo TownshipAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 58m$5–60Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to OtorohangaNorthern Explorer
4h 45m$88–143Drive 189.7 km
- Drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves189.7 km
2h 19m$58–84
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus via Waitomo Township which costs $5 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 190 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $75 - $110.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 4h 45m.
Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
What companies run services between Auckland Ferry Terminal, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–60
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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