There are 3 ways to get from Waipawa to Rotorua by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Taupō
best- Take the bus from Waipawa to Napierbus
- Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus
- Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus
6h 5mDrive 273.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Waipawa to Rotoruacar 273.5 km
3h 21m$83–120Bus
- Take the bus from Waipawa to Hastingsbus Wellington - Central - Napier
- Take the bus from Hastings to Rotoruabus Tauranga - Hastings
7h 15m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waipawa to Rotorua is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Waipawa to Rotorua is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Waipawa to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Waipawa and arriving at Rotorua via Napier and Taupo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Waipawa and Rotorua is 284 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Waipawa to Rotorua without a car is to bus via Taupō which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Waipawa to Rotorua, including transfers.
Waipawa to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Waipawa station.
Waipawa to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Napier station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waipawa to Rotorua is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Waipawa to Rotorua.
There are 585+ hotels available in Rotorua.
What companies run services between Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Waipawa to Rotorua via Napier and Taupo in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waipawa to Napier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Napier to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Waipawa to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hastings to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–75
- Website
- InterCity
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.