There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly to Rotorua
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
45 min$45–370Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
6h 26m$20–81Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
- Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotorua-Airport-ROTtaxi
1h 28m$336–704Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Rotorua-ROT225 km
2h 37mDrive 225 km
- Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT)car 225 km
2h 37m$65–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
- Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
7h 57m$50–106
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to bus which costs $20 - $85 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to fly which takes 45 min and costs $45 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT). However, there are services departing from Stop A International Airport and arriving at Rotorua Airport via Manukau City and Rotorua CBD - Arawa Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 183 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $20 - $85.
It takes approximately 45 min to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT), including transfers and time at the airport.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Manukau City station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to fly which takes 45 min and costs $45 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $85 and takes 6h 26m.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Rotorua Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT) twice daily. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Manukau City to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Te Huia
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Te Huia
- Phone
- 0800 205 305
- [email protected]
- Website
- Busit
Train from Puhinui Train Station 2 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Busit
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Auckland-AKL to Rotorua-ROT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Rotorua Airport.
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