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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Tongariro National Parkby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Tongariro National Park by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2h 54m
    $205–258
  2. Drive 160.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Tongariro National Parkcar car 160.7 km
    1h 57m
    $47–68
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to National Parkbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 44m

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What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?

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. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to National Park 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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