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How to get fromWaitomo Caves to Whanganuiby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Caves to Whanganui by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    4h 35m

  2. Drive 267.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Caves to Whanganuicar car 267.6 km
    3h 12m
    $78–113

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 52m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Waitomo Caves, New Zealand and Whanganui, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Whanganui / Wanganui 5 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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