What is the cheapest way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua is to bus which costs $15 - $70 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between VR Auckland City and Rotorua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Auckland - Central and arriving at Rotorua. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

The distance between VR Auckland City and Rotorua is 233 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.

How do I travel from VR Auckland City to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $15 - $70.

How long does it take to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

The bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the VR Auckland City to Rotorua bus from?

VR Auckland City to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland - Central station.

Bus or fly from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

The best way to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $15 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $380 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the VR Auckland City to Rotorua bus arrive?

VR Auckland City to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.

Can I drive from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between VR Auckland City to Rotorua is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from VR Auckland City to Rotorua.

How do I get a bus ticket from VR Auckland City to Rotorua?

Book your VR Auckland City to Rotorua bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 578+ hotels available in Rotorua.

VR Auckland City to Rotorua - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua by bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
4h 15m
$15–70
Drive 226.1 km
1. Drive from VR Auckland City to Rotoruacar 226.1 km
2h 30m
$66–96
Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane AKL - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi
3h 3m
$348–723
Tour
1. Take a shuttle bus from Auckland to Rotoruashuttle Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour including Wai-O-Tapu / ...
9h 7m
$150–429
Fly to Rotorua
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)plane AKL - ROT
3h 25m
$50–378

VR Auckland City to Rotorua by foot and bus

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Map of how to get from VR Auckland City to Rotorua.

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Distance: 232.8 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between VR Auckland City, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT) twice daily.

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