There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Te Kaha by bus or car
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Bus, drive via Kutarere
best- Take the bus from Rotorua to Kutarerebus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
- Drive from Kutarere to Te Kahacar
3h 10mDrive 195.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Rotorua to Te Kahacar 195.9 km
2h 54m$58–83Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Rotorua to Whakatanebus Auckland - Central - Gisborne
- Drive from Whakatane to Te Kahacar
3h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Te Kaha is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Te Kaha is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Rotorua and Te Kaha is 204 km. The road distance is 195.9 km.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Rotorua to Te Kaha, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Te Kaha is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Rotorua to Te Kaha.
There are four+ hotels available in Te Kaha.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Te Kaha, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Te Kaha. However, you can take the bus to Kutarere then drive to Te Kaha. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotorua to Te Kaha via Whakatane in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Rotorua to Kutarere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Whakatane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
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