There are 3 ways to get from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
2h 57m$75–110Drive 190.9 km
cheapest- Drive from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Cavescar 190.9 km
2h 23m$56–80Train
- Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain Northern Explorer
4h 30m$80–100
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $55 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Auckland Strand and arriving at Otorohanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between The Hotel Britomart, Auckland and Waitomo Caves is 190 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $75 - $110.
The bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Auckland Strand station.
The best way to get from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between The Hotel Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. InterCity also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Auckland Strand to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–100
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from The Hotel Britomart, Auckland to Waitomo Caves.
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