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How to get fromWellington to Waitomo Districtby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wellington to Waitomo District by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane WLG - NPL
    2. Take the bus from Bell Block to Piopiobus bus
    5h 15m
    $109–506

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to New Plymouthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Piopiobus bus
    9h 59m
    $59–155

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wellington to Otorohangatrain train Northern Explorer
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopiobus bus Hamilton - Central - New Plymouth
    10h 9m

  4. Drive 423 km

    1. Drive from Wellington to Waitomo Districtcar car 423 km
    5h 31m
    $124–179

  5. Fly to Tauranga Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Waitomo Districtcar car
    4h 57m
    $123–531

  6. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane WLG - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Piopiobus bus
    6h 55m

  7. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane WLG - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopiobus bus
    8h 35m

Wellington to Waitomo District by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 408.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Waitomo District, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wellington - Central to Piopio via Palmerston North and New Plymouth in around 9h 59m.

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