There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Tuai by bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Rotorua I-Site to Ruatahunabus 15a
- Take the taxi from Ruatahuna to Tuaitaxi
3h 47m$257–314Bus, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotorua Central Mall - South to Minginuibus 15a
- Drive from Minginui to Tuaicar
3h 48m$44–70Drive 173.3 km
- Drive from Rotorua to Tuaicar 173.3 km
3h 14m$58–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Tuai is to bus and drive which costs $40 - $70 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Tuai is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $55 - $85.
The distance between Rotorua and Tuai is 174 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Tuai without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 47m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rotorua to Tuai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Tuai is 173 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Rotorua to Tuai.
There are two+ hotels available in Tuai.
What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Tuai, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Rotorua to Tuai. However, you can take the bus to Ruatahuna then take the taxi to Tuai. Alternatively, you can drive from Rotorua to Tuai in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 0800 4 229 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Baybus
Bus from Rotorua I-Site to Ruatahuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Baybus
- Cash
- $16–23
- Bee Card
- $17–24
Bus from Rotorua Central Mall - South to Minginui
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- Baybus
- Cash
- $13–19
- Bee Card
- $14–20
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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