There are 3 ways to get from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm 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 40mDrive 42.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 42.4 km
33 min$14–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Cavestaxi 42.4 km
33 min$170–210
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Piopio and arriving at Waitomo Township via Eight Mile Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Piopio and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 43 km. The road distance is 42.4 km.
The best way to get from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Piopio station.
Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Eight Mile Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 42 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What companies run services between Piopio, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Piopio to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Eight Mile Junction and Waitomo Township in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Piopio to Eight Mile Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
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