There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave 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 47m$75–110Bus via Waitomo Township
cheapest- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo TownshipAuckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 48m$5–60Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to OtorohangaNorthern Explorer
4h 23m$88–143Drive 189 km
- Drive from Auckland to Waitomo Cave189 km
2h 17m$56–81
Auckland to Waitomo Cave by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave is to bus via Waitomo Township which costs $5 - $60 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave is to drive which takes 2h 17m 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 and Waitomo Cave is 189 km. The road distance is 189 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $75 - $110.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Auckland to Waitomo Cave bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Cave is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 4h 23m.
Auckland to Waitomo Cave bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Waitomo Cave is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Auckland to Waitomo Cave.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waitomo Cave, 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.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- 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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