There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Whakapapa Village is 180 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $200 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $200 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, 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.
- 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.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Township to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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More Questions & Answers
Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Whakapapa Village.
There are 39+ hotels available in Whakapapa Village.