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How to get fromTūrangi to Waitomo Cavesby towncar, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tūrangi to Waitomo Caves by towncar, bus, train, or car

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  1. Towncar, bus

    best
    1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the bus from Taumarunui to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 20m

  2. Drive  169 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tūrangi to Waitomo Cavescar car 169 km
    2h 11m
    $56–81

  3. Towncar, train

    1. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Taumarunuitowncar towncar
    2. Take the train from Taumarunui Station to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    4h 50m
    $185–200

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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Tūrangi, New Zealand and Waitomo Caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Tūrangi to Waitomo Caves. However, you can take the towncar to Taumarunui, walk to Taumarunui, then take the bus to Waitomo Township. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tūrangi to Waitomo Township via Taumarunui, Taumarunui Station, Otorohanga, and Otorohanga in around 4h 50m.

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