There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm 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 15mDrive 62.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 62.3 km
50 min$19–27Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hamilton-HLZ to Waitomo Glowworm Caves62.3 km
50 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Cavestaxi 62.3 km
50 min$340–410
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm 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 15m.
The distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 67 km. The road distance is 62.3 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to line 24 bus and bus which takes 2h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Busit, depart from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia station.
Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by Busit, arrive at 26 Lyon St, Kihikihi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 62 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Hamilton Airport (HLZ) to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 56+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
What companies run services between Hamilton Airport (HLZ), New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Opp 201 Airport Rd, Rukuhia to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Kihikihi and Waitomo Township in around 2h 15m.
- 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 Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $340–410
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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