There are 4 ways to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
3h 57m$79–114Drive 188.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Parnell to Waitomo Cavescar 188.7 km
2h 21m$56–80Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 15m$80–100Fly, drive
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar
4h 25m$88–446
Parnell to Waitomo Caves by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Parnell to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Scarborough Lane and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Parnell and Waitomo Caves is 192 km. The road distance is 188.7 km.
The best way to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Parnell to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The best way to get from Parnell to Waitomo Caves is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 4h 15m.
Parnell to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parnell to Waitomo Caves is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Parnell to Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Parnell, New Zealand and Waitomo 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.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–370
- 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
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