There are 4 ways to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
3h 15m$187–226Drive 191.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ruakuri Cave to Aucklandcar 191.4 km
2h 20m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 28mBus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
7h 2m$114–162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Auckland - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Ruakuri Cave and Auckland is 201 km. The road distance is 191.4 km.
The best way to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland, including transfers.
Ruakuri Cave to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Ruakuri Cave to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $180 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Ruakuri Cave, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $95–140
- Flexi
- $110–900
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More Questions & Answers
Ruakuri Cave to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Ruakuri Cave to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruakuri Cave to Auckland is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland.
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