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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Thamesby bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Thames by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to Marshall St, Paeroabus bus 22
    5h 6m
    $23–109

  2. Bus via Manukau City

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 15m
    $10–108

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    5h 29m
    $180–262

  4. Drive 165.8 km

    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Thamescar car 165.8 km
    2h 8m
    $49–70

  5. Bus via Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Thamesbus bus Auckland - Central - Tauranga
    9h 45m
    $104–190

Waitomo Caves to Thames by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Thames via Hamilton - Central, Transport Centre, and Paeroa in around 5h 6m.

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