There are 2 ways to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Tauranga and Waitomo Caves is 179 km. The road distance is 147.1 km.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Tauranga to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
Tauranga to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Waitomo Caves is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Tauranga to Waitomo Caves.
There are 60+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.
What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tauranga to Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $32–33
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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