There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Waitomo 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 6m$79–115Drive 189.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland City to Waitomo Cavescar 189.7 km
2h 22m$57–83Train
- Take the train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train S-C
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
5h 11m$71–93Bus via Waitomo Township
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 1m
Auckland City to Waitomo Caves by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Horoeka Avenue and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland City station to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Grafton Train Station 2 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Auckland City and Waitomo Caves is 193 km. The road distance is 189.7 km.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Auckland City to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland City to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Grafton Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Waitomo 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 train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Waitomo Township via Papakura, Otorohanga, and Otorohanga in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- 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
- Gold
- $70–150
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland City to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Auckland City to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland City to Waitomo Caves is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Auckland City to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.