There are 4 ways to get from Albany 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
4h 10m$80–116Drive 205.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 205.7 km
2h 29m$60–86Train
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
6h 4m$83–102Bus via Waitomo Township
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 11m
Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $55 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Stop B Albany Bus Station and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany 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 4m.
The distance between Albany and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 206 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Waitemata Train Station 4.
The best way to get from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 4h 10m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $110 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Albany, 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 Stop A Albany Bus Station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Stop B Lower Albert, Waitemata Train Station 4, Papakura, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- 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
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Albany to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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