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

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There are 3 ways to get from Taupō to Waitomo Glowworm 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 29m
    $245–265

  2. Drive 149.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 149.2 km
    1h 52m
    $44–63

  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 16m

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  • Distance: 265 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Taupō to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, you can take the towncar to National Park, walk to National Park, take the train to Otorohanga, walk to Otorohanga, take the bus to Waitomo Township, then walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Alternatively, you can drive from Taupō to Waitomo Glowworm Caves in around 1h 52m.

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