There are 4 ways to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 30mDrive 164.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 164.3 km
2h 3m$51–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thames to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
6h 23mBus via Auckland
- Take the bus from Thames to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Tauranga / ...
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 35m$91–145
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Thames and arriving at Waitomo Township via Manukau City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Thames and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 272 km. The road distance is 164.3 km.
The best way to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Thames station.
Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Thames to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Manukau City and Waitomo Township in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- InterCity
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