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How to get fromHawke's Bay to Rotoruaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hawke's Bay to Rotorua by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hastings to Taupobus bus Auckland - Central - Hastings / ...
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    4h 50m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hastings to Rotoruabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    5h 45m
    $16–75

  3. Drive 231.8 km

    1. Drive from Hastings to Rotoruacar car 231.8 km
    2h 55m
    $68–98

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Map of how to get from Hawke's Bay to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Hastings to Rotorua via Taupo in around 4h 50m.

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