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How to get fromRussell to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Russell to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    9h 5m

  2. Car ferry, fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane KKE - TRG
    3. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car
    6h 7m
    $122–646

  3. Drive 428.8 km

    1. Drive from Russell to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 428.8 km
    5h 40m
    $124–180

  4. Ferry, Tour, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Paihia to Aucklandshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus
    17h

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Russell to Paihiaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Paihia to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train
    11h 10m

  6. Car ferry, fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Okiato to Opuacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane KKE - AKL
    3. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus
    7h 28m

Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 425.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Russell to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the ferry to Paihia, walk to Paihia, take the bus to Auckland - Central, then take the bus to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Russell to Waitomo Glowworm Caves in around 5h 40m.

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