There are 7 ways to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) by plane, taxi, bus, towncar, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Rotorua
best- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
1h 15m$65–440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua Airportbus Wellington - Central - Tauranga
10h 46m$28–92Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
- Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
- Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotorua-Airport-ROTtaxi
2h 8m$358–799Bus, towncar
- Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Turangibus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar
9h 26m$264–322Train, towncar
- Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain
- Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
- Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airporttowncar
10h 44m$489–522Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Rotorua-ROT463.7 km
5h 34mDrive 463.7 km
- Drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT)car 463.7 km
5h 34m$134–193
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to bus which costs $28 - $95 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $65 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT). However, there are services departing from Wellington International Airport and arriving at Rotorua Airport via Wellington - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 380 km. The road distance is 463.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) without a car is to bus and towncar which takes 9h 26m and costs $260 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT), including transfers and time at the airport.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.
The best way to get from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $65 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $95 and takes 10h 46m.
The quickest flight from Wellington Airport to Rotorua Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua Airport station.
What companies run services between Wellington Airport (WLG), New Zealand and Rotorua Airport (ROT), New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua Airport once daily. Tickets cost $19–80 and the journey takes 9h 19m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Wellington to Rotorua via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
Flights from Wellington to Tauranga Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +64 4495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Wellington to National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–170
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Turangi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–70
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- InterCity
- Phone
- +64 021 146 7654
- [email protected]
- Website
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from National Park to Tūrangi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $100
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
Towncar from Tūrangi to Rotorua Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $240
- Schedules at
- My Waka Your Waka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wellington-WLG to Rotorua-ROT
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 577 5565
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT) is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Wellington Airport (WLG) to Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Air New Zealand offers flights from Wellington Airport to Rotorua Airport.
There are 579+ hotels available in Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wellington Airport (WLG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.