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How to get fromWaiuku to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waiuku to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Hamilton

    best
    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Rotokauritrain train Te_Huia
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    5h 34m

  2. Drive 171.6 km

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    1. Drive from Waiuku to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar car 171.6 km
    2h 12m
    $51–73

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    5h 36m
    $82–101

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Waitemata Train Station 4train train Sth
    2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus bus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
    5h 57m
    $91–132

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe to Transport Centrebus bus 21
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus bus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
    6h 9m

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  • Distance: 187.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer operates a train from Papakura to Otorohanga 3 times a week. Tickets cost $70–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waiuku Town Centre to Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Pukekohe Station, Custom St Bus Bay, Pukekohe, Transport Centre, Hamilton - Central, and Waitomo Township in around 6h 9m.

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