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

The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington is to bus which costs $10 - $140 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington is to drive and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $110 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Waitomo Caves and Wellington?

No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Wellington. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

How far is it from Waitomo Caves to Wellington?

The distance between Waitomo Caves and Wellington is 584 km. The road distance is 459.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $290 - $360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Waitomo Caves to Wellington?

The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $290 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $140 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Waitomo Caves to Wellington bus arrive?

Waitomo Caves to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Whanganui / Wanganui station.

Can I drive from Waitomo Caves to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Wellington is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Wellington.

Where can I stay near Wellington?

There are 483+ hotels available in Wellington.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington 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
3h 48m
$119–568
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
9h 34m
$10–133
Train
1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain Northern Explorer
7h 57m
$290–358
Drive 459.1 km
1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Wellingtoncar 459.1 km
5h 29m
$134–194
Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus
2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane HLZ - WLG
4h 33m
$255–725
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 2m
$81–397
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
5h 40m
$104–607
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 25m
$165–250

Waitomo Caves to Wellington by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 34mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Waitomo Caves to Wellington.

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Distance: 583.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Wellington, 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 Wellington - Central via Whanganui / Wanganui in around 9h 34m.

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