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Dunedin to Rotorua

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Cheapest
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Car
20 h 3 min
1237 km.
from $68
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Six ways to Travel from Dunedin to Rotorua

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Cheapest
By car (1 237 km)
20 h 3 min
1237 km.
from $68
Other
Rideshare
20 h 3 min
1237 km.
from $16.13
Bus, Plane (Fly to Tauranga Airport)
5 h 42 min
980 km.
from $555.51
Bus, Plane (Fly to Auckland)
8 h 23 min
980 km.
from $245.18
Bus, Train
30 h
980 km.
from $406.64
Bus, Plane (Fly to Taupo)
8 h 54 min
980 km.
from $297.90

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$420.47

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Dunedin to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$764.49
Plane from Dunedin to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.12–$828.20
Plane from Dunedin to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$700.78
Plane from Dunedin to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$573.37

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Dunedin to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$48.42
Bus from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$58.61
Bus from Dunedin to Church
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.31–$47.14
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$33.13
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Christchurch to Picton
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Wellington to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.32–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dunedin to Rotorua is to bus and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $282.61 and takes 27h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunedin to Rotorua is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs $260.87 - $815.22 .

How far is it from Dunedin to Rotorua?

The distance between Dunedin and Rotorua is 1145 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunedin to Rotorua without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 27h 35m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Dunedin to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 486+ hotels available in Rotorua. Prices start at $67 per night.
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