Rome2Rio

How to get fromGreymouth to Rotoruaby plane, taxi, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Rotorua

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Greymouth to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus, car ferry, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Hokitika to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane HKK - TRG
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    8h 35m
    $466–1,082

  2. Fly Hokitika to Rotorua

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane HKK - ROT
    9h 6m
    $149–717

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    21h 41m
    $189–356

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Greymouth to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Rotoruacar car
    13h 1m
    $365–482

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CHC - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $487–1,067

  6. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CHC - ROT
    7h 15m
    $180–702

  7. Fly Hokitika to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane HKK - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    8h 22m
    $275–1,012

  8. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Greymouth to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CHC - HLZ
    3. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    8h 25m
    $261–547

Greymouth to Rotorua by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration21h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Greymouth to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 824.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

Air New Zealand flies from Hokitika (HKK) to Rotorua (ROT) twice daily.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Travelling by boat in Italy, and Why you should take the train in the US - to help you get the most out of your next trip.