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How to get fromPukekohe to Rotoruaby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Pukekohe to Rotorua by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station, Pukekohe to Hamilton Rotokauritrain train Te_Huia
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Gisborne / ...
    4h 19m
    $38–80

  2. Drive 188.4 km

    1. Drive from Pukekohe to Rotoruacar car 188.4 km
    2h 6m
    $55–80

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train 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 29m
    $355–733

  4. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Pukekohe Train Station 3 to Puhinui Train Station 1train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    3h 51m
    $57–378

Pukekohe to Rotorua by train and bus

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Pukekohe to Rotorua. However, you can take the train to Hamilton Rotokauri, walk to The Base, take the bus to 370 Anglesea St, Hamilton, walk to Hamilton - Central, then take the bus to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can drive from Pukekohe to Rotorua in around 2h 6m.

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