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How to get fromParnell to Rotoruaby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Parnell to Rotorua by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    5h 21m
    $19–74

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Strand to Hamilton Rotokauritrain train Te_Huia
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
    5h 21m
    $47–94

  3. Drive 224.9 km

    1. Drive from Parnell to Rotoruacar car 224.9 km
    2h 30m
    $66–95

  4. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Parnell Train Station 2 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane AKL - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    3h 21m
    $353–731

  5. Bus via Papakura

    1. Take the bus from Papakura to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
    5h 25m
    $21–78

  6. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Parnell Train Station 2 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    3h 43m
    $55–376

  7. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Rotoruashuttle bus Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour including Wai-O-Tapu / ...
    10h 12m
    $154–434

Parnell to Rotorua by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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