What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Waitomo Caves and Pukekohe?

No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Papakura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Waitomo Caves and Pukekohe?

No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe station. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Pukekohe Train Station 3 via Papakura Train Station 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Pukekohe is 188 km. The road distance is 152 km.

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

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $170 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe bus from?

Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.

Where do I catch the Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe train from?

Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.

Train or bus from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $170 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe bus arrive?

Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Papakura station.

Where does the Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe train arrive?

Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.

Can I drive from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe?

Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe.

Where can I stay near Pukekohe?

There are 86+ hotels available in Pukekohe.

Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2h 58m
$174–209
Drive 152 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Pukekohecar 152 km
1h 56m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Papakurabus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 20m
Bus via Hamilton
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohebus 21
4h 20m

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Distance: 188.3 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Papakura 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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