There are 6 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) by car, plane, train, bus, or rideshare
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
- Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
2h 41m$99–494Drive 178.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL)car 178.9 km
2h 16m$52–75Train
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
3h 16m$177–213Bus
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 30mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Waitomo Caves to Auckland-AKL178.9 km
2h 16mBus, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Claris Airport, fly to Auckland Airport
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau Citybus
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Fly from Tauranga Airport to Claris Airportplane
- Fly from Claris Airport to Auckland Airportplane
8h 40m
Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL). However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Stop A International Airport via Bay 8 Manukau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) station. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Puhinui Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Auckland Airport (AKL) is 297 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL), including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Papakura 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tauranga Airport to Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Papakura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Manukau City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Waitomo Caves to Auckland-AKL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Manukau City station.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Airport (AKL).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waitomo Caves and Auckland Airport (AKL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.