There are 4 ways to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
4h 11m$79–115Drive 187.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 187.4 km
2h 17m$57–82Train
- Take the train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train S-C
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
5h 36m$74–98Bus via Crystal Palace Theatre
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 14m
Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Stop A Mount Eden Village and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Eden station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Grafton Train Station 2 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Mount Eden and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 193 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Grafton Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Mount Eden, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valley Road International Church to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Khyber Pass Road/Mountain Road, Grafton Train Station 2, Papakura, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Grafton Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- AT Metro
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $75–110
- Gold
- $70–150
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Mount Eden to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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