There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 55mDrive 151 km
cheapest- Drive from Rotorua-Airport-ROT to Waitomo Cavescar 151 km
1h 58m$47–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotorua (ROT) to Waitomo Caves151 km
1h 58mBus via Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 26m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Rotorua Airport and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Waitomo Caves is 189 km. The road distance is 151 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua Airport station.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Waitomo Caves.
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What companies run services between Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua Airport to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotorua (ROT) to Waitomo Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
There are 59+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Waitomo Caves. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.