There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Whakatane via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Waitomo Caves and Whakatāne is 274 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne, including transfers.
Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Waitomo Caves to Whakatāne.
There are 83+ hotels available in Whakatāne.
What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Whakatāne, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waitomo Township to Whakatane via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 19m.
- 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 Whakatane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
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