There are 3 ways to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Otorohanga to National Parktrain Northern Explorer
2h 50m$196–248Drive 159.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Parkcar 159.2 km
1h 53m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to National Parkbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 50m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park. However, there are services departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at National Park via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Tongariro National Park is 179 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park, including transfers.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $190 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand and Tongariro National Park, NZ-MWT, New Zealand?
KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to National Park 3 times a week. Tickets cost $65–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to National Park 5 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
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More Questions & Answers
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at National Park station.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at National Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Tongariro National Park.
There are 39+ hotels available in Tongariro National Park.