There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave by plane, car, train, bus, or rideshare
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Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Glowworm Cavecar
2h 45m$91–419Drive 188.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cavecar 188.6 km
2h 24m$55–79Train
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 45m$199–257Bus
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 3mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Glowworm Cave188.6 km
2h 24mFly to New Plymouth Airport, bus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane AKL - NPL
- Take the bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junctionbus
4h 27m$229–614Bus via Auckland - Central
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 37m$145–198
Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave. However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Waitomo Township via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland Airport (AKL) station to Glowworm Cave. However, there are services departing from Puhinui Train Station 2 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Glowworm Cave is 302 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $190 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $190 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Glowworm Cave, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Auckland to New Plymouth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- 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 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Bell Block to Eight Mile Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- InterCity
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Glowworm Cave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waitomo Township station.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Glowworm Cave.
There are 57+ hotels available in Glowworm Cave.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Glowworm Cave. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.