There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from Owhango and arriving at Waitomo Township via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves. However, there are services departing from National Park and arriving at Otorohanga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Tongariro National Park and Waitomo Caves is 159 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves, including transfers.
Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Owhango station.
Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from National Park station.
The best way to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Owhango to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from National Park to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from National Park to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Owhango to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waitomo Township station.
Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Caves.
There are 57+ hotels available in Waitomo Caves.