What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt is to bus which costs $15 - $150 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt is to drive and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Lower Hutt is 600 km. The road distance is 450.4 km.

How do I travel from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt without a car?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $290 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt, including transfers.

Train or bus from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $290 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $150 and takes 10h 7m.

Can I drive from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt?

Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt is 450 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt.

Where can I stay near Lower Hutt?

There are 529+ hotels available in Lower Hutt.

Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt by car, plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
4h 32m
$124–597
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Whanganui / Wanganui to Wellington - Centralbus Whanganui / Wanganui - Wellington Airport
10h 7m
$15–141
Train
1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
8h 31m
$295–366
Drive 450.4 km
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Lower Huttcar 450.4 km
5h 26m
$132–190
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
3. Take the train from Wellington Station to Woburn Stationtrain
5h 17m
$260–754
Bus to Auckland, fly
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane AKL - WLG
6h 46m
$86–426
Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Bell Blockbus
2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane NPL - WLG
6h 24m
$109–636
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Taumarunuibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
8h 58m
$170–258

Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt by bus and train

5Weekly Services

10h 7mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Lower Hutt.

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Distance: 599.6 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Lower Hutt, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Wellington 3 times a week. Tickets cost $190–240 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Waterloo Station via Whanganui / Wanganui, Wellington - Central, and Wellington Station in around 10h 7m.

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