There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Line 24 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihibus 24
- Take the bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
2h 9mDrive 63.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Cavescar 63.8 km
54 min$19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton-HLZ to Waitomo Caves63.8 km
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Cavestaxi 63.8 km
54 min$350–420
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia and arriving at Waitomo Township via Kihikihi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Waitomo Caves is 66 km. The road distance is 63.8 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves without a car is to line 24 bus and bus which takes 2h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia station.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves is 64 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Hamilton Airport (HLZ), New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia to Waitomo Township via Kihikihi in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia to 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Kihikihi to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hamilton-HLZ to Waitomo Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $350–420
Cambridge Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 827 5999
- Website
- cambridgetaxi.wixsite.com
MFT Cambridge Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 282 1205
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
Dial A Cab Hamilton
- Phone
- +64 7847 5050
Hamilton Taxis
- Phone
- +64 800 477 477
- Website
- hamiltontaxis.co.nz
Red Cabs Hamilton Ltd
- Phone
- +64 07 839 3939
- Website
- redcabs.co.nz
MFT Te Awamutu Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 870 1332
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Waitomo Caves. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.