There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Rotorua and Waitomo Caves is 180 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Waitomo Caves is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Rotorua to Waitomo Caves.
There are 32+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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