There are 4 ways to get from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus Tauranga - Hastings
1h 24mDrive 69.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT)car 69.1 km
52 min$21–31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tauranga to Rotorua (ROT)69.1 km
52 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT)taxi 69.1 km
52 min$310–380
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tauranga and arriving at Rotorua Airport. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Tauranga and Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 74 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
The best way to get from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs .
The bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Tauranga station.
Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 69 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport (ROT).
There are 582+ hotels available in Rotorua Airport (ROT).
What companies run services between Tauranga, New Zealand and Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand?
InterCity operates a bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport once daily, and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tauranga to Rotorua (ROT)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $310–380
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 578 6086
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tauranga and Rotorua Airport (ROT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.