There are 2 ways to get from Waitomo District to Rotorua by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Waitomo District to Rotorua is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Waitomo District to Rotorua is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Waitomo District to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Piopio and arriving at Rotorua via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Waitomo District and Rotorua is 208 km. The road distance is 160.3 km.
The best way to get from Waitomo District to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Waitomo District to Rotorua, including transfers.
Waitomo District to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Piopio station.
Waitomo District to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waitomo District to Rotorua is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Waitomo District to Rotorua.
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What companies run services between Waitomo District, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Piopio to Rotorua via Hamilton - Central in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Piopio to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- InterCity
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