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How to get fromAuckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves 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
    2h 56m
    $75–110
  2. Drive 189.7 km

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    1. Drive from Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 189.7 km
    2h 19m
    $56–81
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 40m
    $80–100
  4. Bus via Waitomo Township

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 58m

Auckland Ferry Terminal to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland Ferry Terminal, 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, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h.

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