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How to get fromWellington to Glow-worm cavesby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Glow-worm caves by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellington to Palmerston Northtrain train Capital Connection
    2. Take the taxi from Palmerston North to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $275–358

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Matamaubus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    2. Drive from Matamau to Glow-worm cavescar car
    6h 28m
    $48–88

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Ohingaitibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central
    2. Take the taxi from Ohingaiti to Glow-worm cavestaxi taxi
    4h 43m

  4. Drive 215.7 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Glow-worm cavescar car 215.7 km
    2h 56m
    $63–91

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Glow-worm caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Glow-worm caves, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Glow-worm caves. However, you can take the train to Palmerston North then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ohingaiti then take the taxi to Glow-worm caves.

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