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How to get fromWaitomo Cave to Aucklandby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Cave to Auckland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 13m
    $171–208

  2. Drive 188.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Cave to Aucklandcar car 188.7 km
    2h 17m
    $56–81

  3. Bus via Waitomo Township

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 33m

  4. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Waitomo Cave to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar car
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane TRG - AKL
    4h 7m
    $98–498

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    7h 2m
    $95–140

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Cave to Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Waitomo Cave, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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