What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 2h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Tarawera and Auckland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tarawera to Auckland. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Auckland - Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

The distance between Lake Tarawera and Auckland is 249 km. The road distance is 243.7 km.

How do I travel from Lake Tarawera to Auckland without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Tarawera to Auckland bus from?

Lake Tarawera to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.

Bus or fly from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

The best way to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Lake Tarawera to Auckland bus arrive?

Lake Tarawera to Auckland bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Lake Tarawera to Auckland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tarawera to Auckland is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lake Tarawera to Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2258+ hotels available in Auckland.

Lake Tarawera to Auckland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland by bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 16m
$94–164
Drive 243.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lake Tarawera to Aucklandcar 243.7 km
2h 49m
$72–103
Fly from Rotorua
1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL)plane ROT - AKL
2h 39m
$150–551
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
11h 17m
$342–407
Bus via Rotorua Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
5h 44m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the train from Hamilton Rotokauri Train Station 1 to The Strand Train Station 1train Huia
6h 3m
$121–181
Drive to Tauranga Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lake Tarawera to Tauranga-Airport-TRGcar
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Auckland (AKL)plane TRG - AKL
3h 21m
$84–470
Drive to Whakatane, fly
1. Drive from Lake Tarawera to Whakatane (WHK)car
2. Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Auckland (AKL)plane WHK - AKL
3h 49m
$202–284

Rotorua (ROT) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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Map of how to get from Lake Tarawera to Auckland.

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Distance: 249 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand?

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

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