There are 2 ways to get from Tairua to Rotorua by shuttle, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tairua to Rotorua is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tairua to Rotorua is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $55 - $90.
The distance between Tairua and Rotorua is 246 km. The road distance is 180.6 km.
The best way to get from Tairua to Rotorua without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Tairua to Rotorua, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tairua to Rotorua is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tairua to Rotorua.
There are 589+ hotels available in Rotorua.
What companies run services between Tairua, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Tairua to Rotorua. However, you can take the shuttle to Thames, walk to Thames, take the bus to Tauranga, then take the bus to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can drive from Tairua to Rotorua in around 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +64 7 866 0336
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-kiwi.co.nz
Shuttle from Tairua to Thames
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- go-kiwi.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Thames to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
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