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How to get fromAuckland to Kawhiaby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Kawhia by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Kawhiataxi taxi
    3h 44m
    $458–566

  2. Drive 184.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Kawhiacar car 184.6 km
    2h 43m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the taxi from Otorohanga to Kawhiataxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $403–478

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Kawhiacar car
    4h 45m
    $104–447

  5. Bus, line 23 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Transport Centre to SH 23, Te Matabus bus 23
    3. Take the taxi from SH 23, Te Mata to Kawhiataxi taxi
    4h 40m
    $264–316

Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Kawhia, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Kawhia. However, you can take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves then take the taxi to Kawhia. Alternatively, you can take the train to Otorohanga then take the taxi to Kawhia.

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