There are 4 ways to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
4h 1m$80–116Drive 197.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 197.6 km
2h 25m$60–87Train
- Take the train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1train S-C
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
5h 50m$76–100Bus via Waitomo Township
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 2m
Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Stop A Takapuna and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Takapuna station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Takapuna and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 198 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
The best way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, depart from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2.
The best way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Takapuna, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stop A Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via International Convention Centre, Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2, Papakura, Otorohanga, Otorohanga, and Waitomo Township in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- AT Metro
Train from Te Waihorotiu Train Station 2 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- AT Metro
- 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
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by Auckland Transport - AT Metro, arrive at Papakura Train Station 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.