Rome2Rio

How to get fromWhitianga to Rotoruaby plane, taxi, shuttle, bus, or car

Find Transport to Rotorua

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Whitianga to Rotorua by plane, taxi, shuttle, 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.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    2. Take the taxi from Tauranga Airport to Rotoruataxi taxi
    1h 27m
    $704–767

  2. Drive 221.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitianga to Rotoruacar car 221.3 km
    2h 48m
    $64–93

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Whitianga to Thamesshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Thames to Taurangabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotoruabus bus
    7h 15m

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    2. Take the bus from Bayfair to Rotoruabus bus
    2h 58m

Whitianga Airport to Tauranga Airport flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitianga to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Whitianga to Rotorua. However, you can take the taxi to Whitianga Airport airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, then take the taxi to Rotorua. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Whitianga to Rotorua via Thames, Thames, and Tauranga in around 7h 15m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

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 How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.