There are 4 ways to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 28mDrive 191.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ruakuri Cave to Aucklandcar 191.4 km
2h 20m$58–84Train
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
3h 30m$182–221Bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
7h 2m$109–152
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 30m.
The distance between Ruakuri Cave and Auckland is 204 km. The road distance is 191.4 km.
The best way to get from Ruakuri Cave to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m 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 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $230 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Ruakuri Cave, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $90–130
- Gold
- $95–180
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Booking & Getting There
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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