There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain Northern Explorer
- Take the train from Papakura Train Station 3 to Grafton Train Station 1train S-C
3h 22m$170–211Drive 189.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland Citycar 189.2 km
2h 22m$58–83Bus
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 46mBus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
7h 21m$98–133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Horoeka Avenue via Aotea Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City station. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Grafton Train Station 1 via Papakura Train Station 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Auckland City is 199 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Auckland City, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Caves to Grafton Train Station 1 via Otorohanga and Papakura Train Station 3 in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- 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
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Waitomo Caves to Auckland City bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Waitomo Caves to Auckland City train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Papakura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Auckland City is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Auckland City.
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