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How to get fromNational Park to Waitomo Cavesby train, bus, car, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from National Park to Waitomo Caves by train, bus, car, or towncar

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from National Park to Taumarunui Stationtrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 15m

  2. Drive 145.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National Park to Waitomo Cavescar car 145.3 km
    1h 47m
    $42–61

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    4h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 152.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between National Park, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from National Park to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the train to Taumarunui Station, walk to Taumarunui, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from National Park to Waitomo Caves in around 1h 47m.

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