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How to get fromWaitomo Glowworm Caves to Ohakuneby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Ohakunebus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 1m
  2. Drive 179 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Ohakunecar car 179 km
    2h 6m
    $53–76
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Ohakunetrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 11m
    $211–258

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

InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Ohakune 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Ohakune 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–95 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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