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How to get fromRotorua to Coromandel Peninsulaby bus, taxi, car, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula 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 Coromandel Peninsulataxi taxi
    5h 53m

  2. Drive  221 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsulacar car 221 km
    2h 50m
    $67–97

  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
    15h 13m
    $390–639

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  • Distance: 264.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula. However, you can take the bus to Tauranga, take the bus to Thames, then take the taxi to Coromandel Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Coromandel Peninsula in around 2h 50m.

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