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How to get fromRotorua to Coromandelby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotorua to Coromandel by bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga to Thamesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Thames to Coromandeltaxi taxi
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 208.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Coromandelcar car 208.7 km
    2h 37m
    $60–87

  3. Tour, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle bus Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    14h 39m
    $340–579

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Viaduct Harbour to Hannaford's Wharfferry ferry Auckland to Coromandel
    7h 38m
    $95–336

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotorua to Coromandel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 254.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Coromandel. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Coromandel. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Coromandel in around 2h 37m.

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