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How to get fromCoromandel to Waitomo Cavesby car, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Coromandel to Waitomo Caves by car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Coromandel to Papakuracar car
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 14m
    $111–144

  2. Drive 220.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Coromandel to Waitomo Cavescar car 220.3 km
    2h 52m
    $65–94

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hannaford's Wharf to Viaduct Harbourferry ferry Coromandel to Auckland
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    6h 33m
    $181–498

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Coromandel to Maraetai Beachcar car
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    7h 49m

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Map of how to get from Coromandel to Waitomo Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Coromandel, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Coromandel to Waitomo Caves. However, you can drive to Papakura, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coromandel to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Hannaford's Wharf, Viaduct Harbour, and Auckland - Central in around 6h 33m.

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