There are 2 ways to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Tauranga and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Tauranga and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 180 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 58+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Tauranga to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Hamilton - Central and Waitomo Township in around 3h 51m.
- 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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