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How to get fromPaihia to Waitomo Cavesby bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Paihia to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    7h 55m
    $94–169

  2. Drive 415.3 km

    1. Drive from Paihia to Waitomo Cavescar car 415.3 km
    5h 7m
    $122–176

  3. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane KKE - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Cavescar car
    4h 46m
    $198–649

  4. Tour, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus Paihia to Auckland via East Coast Small Group Tour
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    15h 45m
    $244–319

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paihia to Albanybus bus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
    2. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 42m
    $101–161

  6. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    5h 58m

Paihia to Waitomo Caves by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 421.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Paihia to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central in around 7h 55m.

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