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How to get fromWaikato to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waikato to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    1h 21m

  2. Drive 71 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 71 km
    1h 1m
    $21–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hamilton to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2h 1m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Waitomo Glowworm Cavestaxi taxi 71 km
    1h 1m
    $390–470

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  • Distance: 74.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 21m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township 5 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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