There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Gisborne by bus or car
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Rotorua to Gisborne by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Gisborne is to bus which costs $11 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Gisborne is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $80 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotorua and arriving at Sycamore Lodge. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Rotorua and Gisborne is 278 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Gisborne without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $11 - $70.
The bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodge takes 4h 41m including transfers and departs once daily.
Rotorua to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Gisborne bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Sycamore Lodge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Gisborne is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Rotorua to Gisborne.
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What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Gisborne, New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodge once daily. Tickets cost $11–70 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Sycamore Lodge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Website
- InterCity
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