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How to Travel from

Kaikōura to Rotorua

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$34.40
Bus from Wellington - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.40–$56.06
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Kaikoura to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$433.21
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$407.73
Plane from Christchurch International Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$382.24
Plane from Woodbourne Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$382.24

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Kaikoura to Blenheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$285.61
Train from Kaikoura to Picton
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$285.61

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:
$121.04–$152.90

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Picton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$178.38

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Rotorua is to bus and car ferry which costs $76.09 - $239.13 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Rotorua is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 37m and costs $217.39 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Kaikōura to Rotorua?

The distance between Kaikōura and Rotorua is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaikōura to Rotorua without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 40m and costs $76.09 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Kaikōura to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

There are 496+ hotels available in Rotorua. Prices start at $64.57 per night.
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