There are 3 ways to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from 94 George St, Tuakau and arriving at Waitomo Township via Pokeno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tuakau station to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Pukekohe Train Station 3 and arriving at Otorohanga via Papakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Tuakau and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 157 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Pokeno station.
Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Papakura station.
The best way to get from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Tuakau, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Pokeno to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- 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 Pokeno to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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Booking & Getting There
Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Waitomo Township station.
Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Otorohanga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Tuakau to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
There are 58+ hotels available in Waitomo Glowworm Caves.