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

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There are 5 ways to get from QT Auckland to Rotorua by bus, car, train, 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 / ...
    4h 17m
    $15–70

  2. Drive 227.2 km

    1. Drive from QT Auckland to Rotoruacar car 227.2 km
    2h 32m
    $67–97

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 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 35m
    $354–732

  4. Tour

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Rotoruashuttle bus Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour including Wai-O-Tapu / ...
    9h 8m
    $150–429

  5. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Waitemata Train Station 1 to Puhinui Train Station 2train train
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane AKL - ROT
    3h 57m
    $56–377

QT Auckland to Rotorua by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 232.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between QT Auckland, 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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