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How to get fromWaitomo Township to Aucklandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strandtrain train Northern Explorer
    3h 12m
    $169–205

  2. Drive 188.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waitomo Township to Aucklandcar car 188.2 km
    2h 17m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    3h 25m

  4. Bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    1. Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    7h 6m
    $95–140

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  • Distance: 198.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Waitomo Township, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–100 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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