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How to get fromAukland to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Aukland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Tauranga Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane KRS - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    36h 53m
    $1,796–5,663

  2. Fly Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KRS - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    37h 9m

  3. Fly Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane KRS - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    42h 30m

  4. Train, train to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Oslo Strain train
    2. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain train
    3. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane OSL - AKL
    4. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    42h 17m

  5. Train to Stavanger Airport, Sola, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the train from Kristiansand stasjon to Stavanger stasjontrain train
    2. Fly from Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SVG - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    40h 43m

Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration35h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,739Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,748.5 km
  • Duration: 36h 53m

What companies run services between Aukland, Agder, Norway and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Aukland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Henrik Wergelands gate, take the line 35 bus to Kristiansand lufthavn Kjevik, walk to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) airport, fly to Tauranga Airport (TRG), then drive to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to Henrik Wergelands gate, take the line 35 bus to Kristiansand lufthavn Kjevik, walk to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) airport, fly to Auckland (AKL), walk to Stop A International Airport, take the bus to Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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