What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Rotorua?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Rotorua is to bus which costs $28 - $85 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Rotorua?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Rotorua is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 33m and costs $370 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Wellington and Rotorua?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellington - Central and arriving at Rotorua. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Wellington to Rotorua?

The distance between Wellington and Rotorua is 499 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

How do I travel from Wellington to Rotorua without a car?

The best way to get from Wellington to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $28 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Rotorua?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Wellington to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wellington to Rotorua bus from?

Wellington to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Wellington - Central station.

Bus or fly from Wellington to Rotorua?

The best way to get from Wellington to Rotorua is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Wellington to Rotorua bus arrive?

Wellington to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.

Can I drive from Wellington to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellington to Rotorua is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Wellington to Rotorua.

How do I get a bus ticket from Wellington to Rotorua?

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Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 581+ hotels available in Rotorua.

Wellington to Rotorua - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Wellington to Rotorua by plane, taxi, bus, train, towncar, or car

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Fly to Tauranga Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane WLG - TRG
2. Take the taxi from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to Rotoruataxi
3h 33m
$378–871
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Rotoruabus Auckland - Central - Wellington - Central / ...
7h 20m
$28–85
Train, towncar
1. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain
2. Take a town car from National Park to Tūrangitowncar
3. Take a town car from Tūrangi to Rotoruatowncar
9h 7m
$458–482
Drive 450.9 km
1. Drive from Wellington to Rotoruacar 450.9 km
5h 19m
$139–200
Fly to Rotorua
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)plane WLG - ROT
3h 45m
$81–506
Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane WLG - HLZ
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus
5h 30m
$377–1,061

Wellington to Rotorua by bus

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Distance: 498.7 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua twice daily. Tickets cost $28–85 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Alternatively, Air New Zealand flies from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) 4 times a day.

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