There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus Tauranga - Hastings / ...
1h 20mDrive 69.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Taurangacar 69.1 km
52 min$23–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rotorua (ROT) to Tauranga69.1 km
52 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Taurangataxi 69.1 km
52 min$310–380
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotorua Airport and arriving at Tauranga. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Tauranga is 74 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs .
The bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua Airport station.
Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Tauranga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga is 69 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Rotorua Airport (ROT) to Tauranga.
There are 591+ hotels available in Tauranga.
What companies run services between Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand and Tauranga, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rotorua (ROT) to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $310–380
Rotorua Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 348 1111
- Website
- rotoruataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Rotorua
- Phone
- +64 7 347 9797
- Website
- rotoruataxi.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Tauranga. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.