There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Rotorua via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Rotorua is 180 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Rotorua is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Rotorua.
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What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Rotorua via Hamilton - Central in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
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