There are 3 ways to get from Piopio to Waitomo Caves by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Piopio to Eight Mile Junctionbus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
- Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
1h 34mDrive 43.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Piopio to Waitomo Cavescar 43.9 km
37 min$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piopio to Waitomo Cavestaxi 43.9 km
37 min$240–290
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Piopio to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Piopio and arriving at Waitomo Township via Eight Mile Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Piopio and Waitomo Caves is 42 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.
The best way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 1h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Piopio to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Piopio to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Piopio station.
Piopio to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Eight Mile Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piopio to Waitomo Caves is 44 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Piopio to Waitomo Caves.
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What companies run services between Piopio, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Piopio to Waitomo Township via Eight Mile Junction in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Piopio to Eight Mile Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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