There are 2 ways to get from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Papamoa and Waitomo Caves is 196 km. The road distance is 159.1 km.
The best way to get from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Papamoa to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
Papamoa to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papamoa to Waitomo Caves is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Papamoa to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Papamoa, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Papamoa to Waitomo Township via Tauranga and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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