There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Piopio by bus, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Eight Mile Junctionbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Eight Mile Junction to Piopiobus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
1h 33mDrive 44 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Caves to Piopiocar 44 km
37 min$15–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waitomo Caves to Piopiotaxi 44 km
37 min$170–220
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Piopio is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Piopio is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Piopio. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Piopio via Eight Mile Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Piopio is 43 km. The road distance is 44 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Piopio without a car is to bus which takes 1h 33m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Waitomo Caves to Piopio, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Piopio bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Piopio bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Eight Mile Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Piopio is 44 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Waitomo Caves to Piopio.
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What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Piopio, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Piopio via Eight Mile Junction in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Eight Mile Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Eight Mile Junction to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $170–220
Kiwitown Taxi Services
- Phone
- +64 27 339 6087
- Website
- facebook.com
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