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How to get fromTakanini to Waitomo Cavesby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 30m
    $73–88

  2. Drive 164.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takanini to Waitomo Cavescar car 164.6 km
    2h 4m
    $49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 35m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Takaanini Train Station 1 to Waitemata Train Station 2train train Sth
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    4h 46m
    $81–118

Takanini to Waitomo Caves by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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