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How to get fromWaikanae to Rotoruaby bus, car, train, plane, taxi, or towncar

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There are 5 ways to get from Waikanae to Rotorua by bus, car, train, plane, taxi, or towncar

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Rotoruabus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    6h 15m
    $24–75

  2. Drive 393.1 km

    1. Drive from Waikanae to Rotoruacar car 393.1 km
    4h 44m
    $115–166

  3. Train, fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane WLG - TRG
    3. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $387–921

  4. Bus, towncar

    1. Take the bus from Waikanae to Turangibus bus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
    2. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar towncar
    6h 44m

  5. Train, fly to Rotorua

    1. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane WLG - ROT
    5h 8m
    $89–556

Waikanae to Rotorua by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Waikanae to Rotorua twice daily. Tickets cost $24–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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