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$79–114Drive 189.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland City to Waitomo Cavescar 189.7 km
2h 22m$56–81Train
- Take the train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
5h 35m$78–96Bus 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 - $80 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 - $80.
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 Kingsland Train Station 1 and arriving at Otorohanga via Newmarket Train Station 4 and Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 Newmarket Train Station 4.
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 $75 - $100 and takes 5h 35m.
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 Kingsland Train Station 1 to Waitomo Township via Newmarket Train Station 4, Papakura, Otorohanga, and Otorohanga in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Newmarket Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- 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
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 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.