What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 28m and costs $650 - $1,000.

How far is it from Auckland to Glow-worm caves?

The distance between Auckland and Glow-worm caves is 480 km. The road distance is 476.8 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Glow-worm caves without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 23m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves, including transfers.

Can I drive from Auckland to Glow-worm caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Glow-worm caves is 477 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Auckland to Glow-worm caves.

Where can I stay near Glow-worm caves?

There are four+ hotels available in Glow-worm caves.

Auckland to Glow-worm caves - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palmerston, taxi
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR)plane AKL - PMR
2. Take the taxi from Palmerston-Airport-PMR to Glow-worm cavestaxi
4h 28m
$689–1,002
Drive 476.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Auckland to Glow-worm cavescar 476.8 km
6h 4m
$146–211
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Mangawekabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
2. Take the taxi from Mangaweka to Glow-worm cavestaxi
9h 23m
$150–248
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Palmerston Northtrain Northern Explorer
2. Take the taxi from Palmerston North to Glow-worm cavestaxi
9h 57m
$409–495
Fly to Wanganui Airport, drive
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane AKL - WAG
2. Drive from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Glow-worm cavescar
4h 57m
$204–337
Train, towncar, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Taumarunui Stationtrain
2. Take a town car from Taumarunui to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take the bus from Turangi to Flat Hills Tea Roomsbus
4. Take the taxi from Flat Hills Tea Rooms to Glow-worm cavestaxi
9h 58m

Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

60Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Glow-worm caves.

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Distance: 479.7 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Glow-worm caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Palmerston (PMR), then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mangaweka then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves.

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