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How to get fromRotorua to Whanganuiby car, bus, plane, or towncar

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotorua to Whanganui by car, bus, plane, or towncar

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  1. Drive 300.5 km

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    1. Drive from Rotorua to Whanganuicar car 300.5 km
    3h 36m
    $89–128

  2. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rotorua to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane AKL - WAG
    5h 53m
    $187–387

  3. Towncar, bus

    1. Take a town car from Rotorua to Tūrangitowncar towncar
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to National Parktowncar towncar
    3. Take the bus from National Park to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    6h 27m

Auckland (AKL) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can drive from Rotorua to Whanganui in around 3h 36m.

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