What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Rotorua is to bus which costs $15 - $70 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Rotorua is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Auckland and Rotorua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Rotorua. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Auckland to Rotorua?

The distance between Auckland and Rotorua is 232 km. The road distance is 226.4 km.

How do I travel from Auckland to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Auckland to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $15 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

The bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Auckland to Rotorua bus from?

Auckland to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Bus or fly from Auckland to Rotorua?

The best way to get from Auckland to Rotorua is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $15 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $390 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Auckland to Rotorua bus arrive?

Auckland to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.

Can I drive from Auckland to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Auckland to Rotorua is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Auckland to Rotorua.

How do I get a bus ticket from Auckland to Rotorua?

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Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 577+ hotels available in Rotorua.

Auckland to Rotorua - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland to Rotorua by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 9m
$15–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from The Strand Train Station 1 to Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 2train Huia
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
5h 23m
$47–93
Drive 226.4 km
1. Drive from Auckland to Rotoruacar 226.4 km
2h 31m
$66–95
Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi
2h 57m
$347–726
Fly to Rotorua
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
3h 19m
$49–381
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Rotoruashuttle Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour including Wai-O-Tapu / ...
9h
$150–429

Auckland to Rotorua by bus

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 232.2 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT) twice daily.

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