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How to get fromHamilton to Waitomo Caveby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Waitomo Cave by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    1h 23m

  2. Drive 71 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Waitomo Cavecar car 71 km
    1h 1m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2h 3m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Waitomo Cavetaxi taxi 71 km
    1h 1m
    $390–470

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Waitomo Cave.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Hamilton, New Zealand and Waitomo Cave, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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