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How to get fromRotorua to Waipukurauby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Waipukurau by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Taupobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Taupo to Hastingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hastings to Waipukuraubus bus
    6h 13m

  2. Drive 280 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotorua to Waipukuraucar car 280 km
    3h 26m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Hastingsbus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    2. Take the bus from Hastings to Waipukuraubus bus Wellington - Central - Napier / ...
    6h 29m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotorua to Waipukurau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Rotorua to Waipukurau via Taupo and Hastings in around 6h 13m.

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