There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to National Park by bus, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to National Park is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to National Park is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at National Park. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Caves to National Park. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and National Park is 145 km. The road distance is 145.3 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to National Park without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs .
The bus from Waitomo Township to National Park takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Waitomo Caves to National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to National Park is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $210 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and National Park, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to National Park 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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 National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Waitomo Caves to National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Waitomo Caves to National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to National Park is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Waitomo Caves to National Park.
There are 43+ hotels available in National Park.