What is the cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Paihia?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Paihia is to bus which costs $30 - $130 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotorua to Paihia?

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Paihia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $460 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Rotorua and Paihia?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Paihia. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Paihia via Auckland - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Rotorua to Paihia?

The distance between Rotorua and Paihia is 428 km. The road distance is 451.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotorua to Paihia without a car?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Paihia without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $30 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Rotorua to Paihia?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Rotorua to Paihia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotorua to Paihia bus from?

Rotorua to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.

Bus or fly from Rotorua to Paihia?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Paihia is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $30 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Rotorua to Paihia bus arrive?

Rotorua to Paihia bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Auckland - Central station.

Can I drive from Rotorua to Paihia?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Paihia is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Rotorua to Paihia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotorua to Paihia?

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Where can I stay near Paihia?

There are 361+ hotels available in Paihia.

Rotorua to Paihia - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and Tour

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There are 7 ways to get from Rotorua to Paihia by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane TRG - KKE
3h 43m
$461–952
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Auckland - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Paihiabus Auckland - Central - Kerikeri
9h 5m
$34–126
Drive 451.3 km
1. Drive from Rotorua to Paihiacar 451.3 km
5h 17m
$132–191
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Rotorua to Aucklandshuttle Rotorua to Auckland via Taupo & Hamilton Gardens
2. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Paihiashuttle Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour
24h
$550–659
Fly Rotorua to Kerikeri Airport
1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane ROT - KKE
4h 9m
$163–605
Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga Airporttaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport to Whangarei Airportplane
3. Take the bus from Whangarei to Paihiabus
4h 33m
Bus to Auckland, fly to Kerikeri Airport
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane AKL - KKE
5h 54m
$152–552

Rotorua to Paihia by bus

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9h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 428.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Rotorua to Paihia via Auckland - Central in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE) twice daily.

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