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How to get fromBrisbane to Rotoruaby plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus, or towncar

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  1. Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane BNE - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $524–1,342

  2. Fly to Rotorua

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane BNE - ROT
    8h 20m
    $236–987

  3. Fly to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BNE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus bus
    10h 42m
    $341–759

  4. Fly to Taupo, towncar

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Taupo (TUO)plane plane BNE - TUO
    2. Take a town car from Taupo Airport to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    11h 55m
    $559–1,307

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,520 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rotorua (ROT) 5 times a day.

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