There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
2h 51m$75–110Drive 188.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centrecar 188.2 km
2h 17m$55–79Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 15m$80–100Bus
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 40m
Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Otorohanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Auckland and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is 189 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.
The best way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre without a car is to bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $110.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is to bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves which takes 2h 51m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, 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.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Auckland to Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre.
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