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How to get fromNapier to Waitomo Cavesby bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Napier to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Drive from Taupo to Waitomo Cavescar car
    4h
    $45–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Napier to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 25m
    $10–119

  3. Drive 289.5 km

    1. Drive from Napier to Waitomo Cavescar car 289.5 km
    3h 49m
    $83–119

  4. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NPE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    5h 57m
    $74–588

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane NPE - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 25m
    $149–901

Napier to Waitomo Caves by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Napier, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Napier to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 7h 25m.

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