Rome2Rio

How to get fromPaihia to Glow-worm cavesby plane, taxi, bus, train, car or shuttle

Find Transport to Glow-worm caves

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Paihia to Glow-worm caves by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Palmerston (PMR)planeKKE - PMR
    2. Take the taxi from Palmerston (PMR) to Glow-worm cavestaxi
    4h 51m
    $369–890

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Mangawekabus
    3. Take the taxi from Mangaweka to Glow-worm cavestaxi
    14h 33m
    $140–318

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus
    2. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Palmerston North to Glow-worm cavestaxi
    15h 10m
    $434–593

  4. Drive 701.8 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Glow-worm cavescar701.8 km
    8h 48m
    $215–311

  5. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Whangareibus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Palmerston (PMR)planeWRE - PMR
    3. Take the taxi from Palmerston (PMR) to Glow-worm cavestaxi
    6h 51m
    $293–840

  6. Tour, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Mangawekabus
    3. Take the taxi from Mangaweka to Glow-worm cavestaxi
    22h 23m
    $324–484

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paihia, New Zealand and Glow-worm caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Paihia to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the taxi to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Auckland - Central, take the bus to Mangaweka, then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Paihia

Trips to Glow-worm caves

Popular routes