There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Rotorua and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 180 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Hamilton - Central and Waitomo Township in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- 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
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