What is the cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua is to bus which costs $15 - $65 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $400 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Palmerston North and Rotorua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palmerston North and arriving at Rotorua. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

The distance between Palmerston North and Rotorua is 333 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.

How do I travel from Palmerston North to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $15 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

The bus from Palmerston North to Rotorua takes 4h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Palmerston North to Rotorua bus from?

Palmerston North to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Palmerston North station.

Bus or fly from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

The best way to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs $15 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Palmerston North to Rotorua bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Palmerston North to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Palmerston North to Rotorua is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Palmerston North to Rotorua.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 578+ hotels available in Rotorua.

Palmerston North to Rotorua - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, towncar, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Palmerston North to Rotorua by bus, train, towncar, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 55m
$15–65
Train, towncar
1. Take the train from Palmerston North to National Parktrain
2. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar
7h 2m
$417–434
Drive 322.2 km
1. Drive from Palmerston North to Rotoruacar 322.2 km
3h 51m
$94–135
Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane PMR - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi
3h 37m
$408–1,027
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar
5h 24m
Fly to Rotorua
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rotorua (ROT)plane PMR - ROT
4h 34m
$114–682

Palmerston North to Rotorua by bus

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Distance: 333.1 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Palmerston North, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Palmerston North to Rotorua twice daily. Tickets cost $15–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Palmerston (PMR) to Rotorua (ROT) 5 times a day.

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