There are 4 ways to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 29m$68–89Drive 164.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Takanini to Waitomo Cavescar 164.6 km
2h 4m$51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Takaanini Train Station 1 to Te Waihorotiu Train Station 1train S-C
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
4h 33m$81–118Bus
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
4h 35m
Takanini to Waitomo Caves by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Takanini to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Maru Road and arriving at Waitomo Township via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Takanini station to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Takaanini Train Station 2 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Takanini and Waitomo Caves is 172 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.
The best way to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Takanini to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
Takanini to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Takanini to Waitomo Caves is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
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 $65–85 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.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $75–110
- Gold
- $70–150
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Booking & Getting There
Takanini to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waitomo Township station.
Takanini to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takanini to Waitomo Caves is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Takanini to Waitomo Caves.
There are 59+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.