There are 3 ways to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
4h 1m$79–115Drive 197.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 197.6 km
2h 25m$58–84Bus 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Takapuna to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
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.
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 bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
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 55+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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