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How to get fromAuckland to Aranui Caveby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Aranui Cave by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2h 48m
    $98–130

  2. Drive 191.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Aranui Cavecar car 191.8 km
    2h 21m
    $56–81

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 16m
    $183–228

  4. Bus via Waitomo Township

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 44m

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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Aranui Cave, 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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