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How to get fromPukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 39m

  2. Drive 150.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 150.7 km
    1h 52m
    $44–64

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 50m
    $74–91

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train train Sth
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 11m
    $83–121

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  • Distance: 175.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from 6 Roulston Ln, Pukekohe to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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