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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Coromandelby train, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Coromandel by train, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Papakuratrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Drive from Papakura to Coromandelcar car
    4h 17m
    $210–263

  2. Drive 220.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Coromandelcar car 220.3 km
    2h 52m
    $65–94

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Papakurabus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Drive from Papakura to Coromandelcar car
    4h 38m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    7h 3m

  5. Bus, ferry via Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    10h 38m
    $179–405

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Waitomo Caves to Coromandel. However, you can take the taxi to Otorohanga, take the train to Papakura, then drive to Coromandel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Coromandel via Papakura in around 4h 38m.

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