There are 4 ways to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus 21
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 39m$22–72Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 50m$79–136Drive 150.7 km
- Drive from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 150.7 km
1h 52m$43–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train Sth
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 10m$83–121
Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which costs $22 - $75 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Pukekohe and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 175 km. The road distance is 150.7 km.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $22 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Busit, depart from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe station.
The best way to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $22 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 4h 50m.
Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at Transport Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
What companies run services between Pukekohe, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from 6 Roulston St, Pukekohe to Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.intercity.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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