There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the bus from Transport Centre to 45 Broadway, Matamatabus 22
3h 32mDrive 102.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamatacar 102.2 km
1h 18m$30–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihibus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
- Take the taxi from Kihikihi to Matamatataxi
1h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at 45 Broadway, Matamata via Transport Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Matamata is 143 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata without a car is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata, including transfers.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Matamata.
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What companies run services between Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand and Matamata, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to 45 Broadway, Matamata via Waitomo Township, Hamilton - Central, and Transport Centre in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitomo Township to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Transport Centre to 45 Broadway, Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Waitomo Township to Kihikihi
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Bus from Transport Centre to 45 Broadway, Matamata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $340–410
MFT Te Awamutu Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 870 1332
- Website
- mftaxis.co.nz
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