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How to get fromTūrangi to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby towncar, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tūrangi to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by towncar, bus, train, or car

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 26m

  2. Drive 167.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tūrangi to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 167.5 km
    2h 7m
    $49–71

  3. Towncar, train

    1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 56m
    $190–200

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  • Distance: 167.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Tūrangi to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the towncar to Taumarunui, walk to Taumarunui, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tūrangi to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Taumarunui, Taumarunui Station, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 4h 56m.

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