There are 2 ways to get from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
5h 40mDrive 168.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 168.9 km
2h 6m$50–71
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The cheapest way to get from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Waiotapu and arriving at Waitomo Township via Rotorua and Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Waiotapu and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 209 km. The road distance is 168.9 km.
The best way to get from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What companies run services between Waiotapu, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waiotapu to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Rotorua, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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