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How to get fromTongariro National Park to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Owhango to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2h 46m
  2. Drive 159.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tongariro National Park to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 159.1 km
    1h 53m
    $46–67
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from National Park to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 2m
    $109–137

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What companies run services between Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm 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.

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