There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Waitomo Township via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Rotorua and Ruakuri Cave is 183 km. The road distance is 143.1 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave, including transfers.
Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave.
There are 57+ hotels available in Ruakuri Cave.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Ruakuri Cave, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Ruakuri Cave via Hamilton - Central and Waitomo Township in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitomo Township
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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