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

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There are 4 ways to get from Taupō to Waitomo District by bus, car, towncar, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Taupo to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    5h 29m

  2. Drive  142.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taupō to Waitomo Districtcar car 142.6 km
    1h 49m
    $44–63

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Eight Mile Junctionbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 57m

  4. Towncar, train, bus

    1. Take a town car from Taupō to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Otorohangatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopiobus bus
    6h 44m

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Map of how to get from Taupō to Waitomo District.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Taupo to Piopio via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 29m.

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