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How to Travel from

Queenstown to Rotorua

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$522.40
Plane from Queenstown Airport to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
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 Queenstown to Rolleston
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
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

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Queenstown to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$198.02–$247.52

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
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 Queenstown to Rotorua (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station) is to fly and night bus which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station) is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 32m and costs $271.74 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station)?

The distance between Queenstown and Rotorua (Station) is 1103 km.

How do I travel from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station) without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 29h 20m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Queenstown to Rotorua (Station), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Queenstown and Rotorua (Station)?

It is currently 00:28 at both, Queenstown and Rotorua (Station).

Where can I stay near Rotorua (Station)?

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