There are 2 ways to get from Rotorua to Waitomo District by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo District is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo District is to drive which takes 2h and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Waitomo District. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Piopio via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Rotorua and Waitomo District is 207 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotorua to Waitomo District without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rotorua to Waitomo District, including transfers.
Rotorua to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.
Rotorua to Waitomo District bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Waitomo District is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Rotorua to Waitomo District.
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What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Waitomo District, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Rotorua to Piopio via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
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