What is the cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Wellington is to bus which costs $28 - $85 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotorua to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Wellington is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $380 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Rotorua and Wellington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotorua and arriving at Wellington - Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Rotorua to Wellington?

The distance between Rotorua and Wellington is 500 km. The road distance is 450.2 km.

How do I travel from Rotorua to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Wellington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $28 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Rotorua to Wellington?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Rotorua to Wellington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotorua to Wellington bus from?

Rotorua to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.

Bus or fly from Rotorua to Wellington?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Wellington is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $500 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Rotorua to Wellington bus arrive?

Rotorua to Wellington bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Wellington - Central station.

Can I drive from Rotorua to Wellington?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Wellington is 450 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Rotorua to Wellington.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotorua to Wellington?

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Where can I stay near Wellington?

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Rotorua to Wellington - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotorua to Wellington by taxi, plane, bus, towncar, train, or car

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Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Rotorua to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Wellington (WLG)plane TRG - WLG
2h 45m
$389–864
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 20m
$28–85
Towncar, train
1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar
2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar
3. Take the train from National Park to Wellingtontrain
9h 32m
$465–495
Drive 450.2 km
1. Drive from Rotorua to Wellingtoncar 450.2 km
5h 19m
$133–191
Fly from Rotorua
1. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG)plane ROT - WLG
2h 56m
$81–497
Towncar, bus
1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar
2. Take the bus from Turangi to Wellington - Centralbus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
8h
$239–290

Rotorua to Wellington by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua to Wellington - Central twice daily. Tickets cost $28–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG) 3 times a day.

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