There are 4 ways to get from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Stop A Hibiscus Coast
best- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Cavesbus Auckland - Central - Auckland - Central
5h 17m$94–134Drive 246 km
cheapest- Drive from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Cavescar 246 km
2h 59m$73–105Line 995 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Percy Street to Stop B Hibiscus Coastbus 995
- Take the bus from Stop A Hibiscus Coast to Stop B Lower Albertbus Nx1
- Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1train Sth
- Take the train from Papakura to Otorohangatrain
- Take the bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Townshipbus
7h 4mBus
- Take the bus from Baxter Street to Stop C Queens Arcadebus Mex
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Townshipbus Auckland - Central - Palmerston North
6h 2m
Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. However, there are services departing from Percy Street and arriving at Waitomo Glowworm Caves via Stop A Hibiscus Coast and Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Warkworth and Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 253 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves without a car is to bus via Stop A Hibiscus Coast which takes 5h 17m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, including transfers.
Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, depart from Auckland - Central station.
Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus services, operated by GreatSights, arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Book your Warkworth to Waitomo Glowworm Caves bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Warkworth, New Zealand and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves once daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +64 9 366 6400
- Website
- at.govt.nz
Train from Waitemata Train Station 4 to Papakura Train Station 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $75–110
- Flexi
- $85–650
- Phone
- +64 9 833 6053
- [email protected]
- Website
- ritchies.co.nz
Bus from Percy Street to Stop B Hibiscus Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–11
- Cash
- $10–12
Bus from Stop A Hibiscus Coast to Stop B Lower Albert
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://www.ritchies.co.nz
- AT HOP card
- $7–10
- Cash
- $9–12
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Otorohanga to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Auckland - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 09 425 55 66
- https://www.mahucityexpress.co.nz/
- Website
- mahucityexpress.co.nz
Bus from Baxter Street to Stop C Queens Arcade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.mahucityexpress.co.nz/
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