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How to get fromWaitomo District to Wellingtonby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waitomo District to Wellington by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Bell Blockbus bus
    2. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NPL - WLG
    4h 7m
    $127–642

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Otorohangabus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain train Northern Explorer
    9h 29m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Hamilton - Centralbus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    11h 30m

  4. Drive  422.7 km

    1. Drive from Waitomo District to Wellingtoncar car 422.7 km
    5h 31m
    $130–188

  5. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Piopio to Kihikihibus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane HLZ - WLG
    5h 32m

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waitomo District to Wellington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Waitomo District, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Piopio to Wellington - Central via Hamilton - Central in around 11h 30m.

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