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How to get fromWaipukurau to Rotoruaby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waipukurau to Rotorua by bus or car

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  1. Bus via Taupō

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waipukurau to Napierbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Rotoruabus bus
    6h 15m

  2. Drive 280.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waipukurau to Rotoruacar car 280.4 km
    3h 27m
    $82–119

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waipukurau to Hastingsbus bus Wellington - Central - Napier
    2. Take the bus from Hastings to Rotoruabus bus Tauranga - Hastings
    7h 25m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 291.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Waipukurau to Rotorua via Napier and Taupo in around 6h 15m.

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