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How to get fromTaupō to Waitomo Cavesby towncar, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Towncar, train

    best
    1. Take a town car from Taupō to National Parktowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    6h 22m
    $245–265

  2. Drive 150.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Waitomo Cavescar car 150.7 km
    1h 56m
    $44–64

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 10m

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  • Distance: 264.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Waitomo Caves in around 1h 56m.

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