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How to get fromAuckland City to Waitomo Townshipby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland City to Waitomo Township by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    4h 12m
    $79–115

  2. Drive  187.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland City to Waitomo Townshipcar car 187.6 km
    2h 17m
    $58–83

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train train S-C
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 11m
    $71–93

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maungawhau Train Station 1 to Manukau Train Station 1train train E-W
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 5m

Auckland City to Waitomo Township by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Auckland City, New Zealand and Waitomo Township, 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.

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