There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland StrandNorthern Explorer
3h 17m$180–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - CentralAuckland - Central - Auckland - Central
7h$5–140Drive 190.2 km
- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland190.2 km
2h 21m$56–81Drive, fly
- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga-Airport-TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)TRG - AKL
4h 6m$107–580
Waitomo Caves to Auckland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland is to bus which costs $5 - $140 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Auckland is 200 km. The road distance is 190.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $180 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $140 and takes 7h.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Auckland is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, 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, GreatSights operates a bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 7h. InterCity also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- bookings@greatjourneysnz.com
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand
- 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 Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $95–140
- Flexi
- $110–900
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–70
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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