What is the cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Waitomo Caves and Red Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Bay Street/Bay Vista Drive via Stop A Lower Albert and Stop C Hibiscus Coast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Red Beach is 238 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $180 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waitomo Caves to Red Beach bus from?

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

Train or bus from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $180 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Waitomo Caves to Red Beach bus arrive?

Waitomo Caves to Red Beach bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Red Beach is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach.

Where can I stay near Red Beach?

There are 297+ hotels available in Red Beach.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train Sth
4h 42m
$189–229
Drive 223.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Red Beachcar 223.4 km
2h 45m
$66–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 59m
Bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
8h 34m
$113–152

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Red Beach.

Launch map view

Distance: 237.7 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Red Beach, Auckland, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Caves to Whangaparaoa Road/Red Beach Road via Otorohanga, Papakura Train Station 3, Waitemata Train Station 4, Stop A Lower Albert, Stop A Hibiscus Coast, and Stop C Hibiscus Coast in around 4h 42m. 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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