There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Tauranga via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Tauranga is 179 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga, including transfers.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga.
There are 589+ hotels available in Tauranga.
What companies run services between Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?
You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tauranga via Waitomo Township and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 46m.
- 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 Hamilton - Central to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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