There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton Central to Waitomo District by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
2h 19mDrive 104.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton Central to Waitomo Districtcar 104.3 km
1h 22m$35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopiobus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
2h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton Central to Waitomo District is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton Central to Waitomo District is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamilton - Central and arriving at Piopio. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Hamilton Central and Waitomo District is 101 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Hamilton Central to Waitomo District without a car is to bus which takes 2h 19m and costs .
The bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Hamilton Central to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Hamilton - Central station.
Hamilton Central to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Piopio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton Central to Waitomo District is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Hamilton Central to Waitomo District.
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What companies run services between Hamilton Central, New Zealand and Waitomo District, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio twice a week, and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Hamilton to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
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