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How to get fromAuckland to Waitomo Districtby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Waitomo District by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    5h 8m

  2. Drive  223.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Waitomo Districtcar car 223.7 km
    2h 41m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopiobus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    5h 19m

  4. Train, bus via Hamilton

    1. Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Pukekohe Train Station 3train train S-C
    2. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus bus
    7h 46m

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Waitomo District.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 227.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Auckland - Central to Piopio via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 8m.

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