There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Tauranga via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Tauranga is 179 km. The road distance is 147 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Tauranga is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Tauranga.
There are 587+ hotels available in Tauranga.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Tauranga via Hamilton - Central in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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