There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Rotorua via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Waitomo Cave and Rotorua is 181 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua, including transfers.
Waitomo Cave to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Cave to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Cave to Rotorua is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua.
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What companies run services between Waitomo Cave, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua via Waitomo Township and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
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