There are 4 ways to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
3h 25mDrive 188.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Waitomo Township to Aucklandcar 188.2 km
2h 17m$58–83Train
- Take the train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strandtrain Northern Explorer
3h 27m$164–200Bus via Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Take the bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
7h 6m$90–130
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waitomo Township and arriving at Auckland - Central. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Waitomo Township to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Otorohanga and arriving at Auckland Strand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Waitomo Township and Auckland is 201 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs .
The bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Waitomo Township to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waitomo Township station.
Waitomo Township to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, depart from Otorohanga station.
The best way to get from Waitomo Township to Auckland is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Waitomo Township, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central 5 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Otorohanga to Auckland Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–95
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waitomo Township to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- GreatSights
Bus from Waitomo Glowworm Caves to Auckland - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- GreatSights
- Standard
- $90–130
- Gold
- $95–180
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Booking & Getting There
Waitomo Township to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.
Waitomo Township to Auckland train services, operated by KiwiRail - Northern Explorer, arrive at Auckland Strand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo Township to Auckland is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Waitomo Township to Auckland.
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