There are 4 ways to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 1m$88–126Drive 223.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 223.8 km
2h 44m$66–95Train
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
6h 48m$89–110Bus via Waitomo Township
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 12m
Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from St Andrews Presbyterian Church and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Stop A Hibiscus Coast and Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōrewa station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Waitemata Train Station 4 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Ōrewa and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 226 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Waitemata Train Station 4.
The best way to get from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $110 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Ōrewa, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrews Presbyterian Church to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Stop B Hibiscus Coast, Stop A Hibiscus Coast, Stop B Lower Albert, Waitemata Train Station 4, Papakura, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Ōrewa to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.