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417 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Masterton to Rotorua

Composite routes from Masterton to Rotorua

Cheapest
4 h 54 min
Car
417 km.
from $22
Other
4 h 54 min
Rideshare
417 km.
from $15.86

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Palmerston North to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Taupo to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Wellington to Tauranga
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$344.02
Plane from Wellington to Rotorua
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.69–$242.09
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.04–$305.80

Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa

Phone:
+64 6 370 6600
Email:
Website:
tranzit.co.nz/
Bus from Masterton to Palmerston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.83

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Wellington to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$242.09

Train operators

Metlink

Phone:
0800 801 700
Email:
Website:
metlink.org.nz
Train from Featherston Station to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Chapel Street at Pak n Save to Featherston
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.01–$19.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Masterton to Rotorua is to bus which costs $30.43 - $48.91 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Masterton to Rotorua is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Masterton and Rotorua?

No, there is no direct bus from Masterton to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Masterton and arriving at Rotorua via Palmerston North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Masterton to Rotorua?

The distance between Masterton and Rotorua is 443 km. The road distance is 417.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Masterton to Rotorua without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Masterton to Rotorua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Masterton to Rotorua bus from?

Masterton to Rotorua bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, depart from Masterton station.

Train, bus or fly from Masterton to Rotorua?

The best way to get from Masterton to Rotorua is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $30.43 - $48.91 . There are no good options to train or fly between Masterton to Rotorua.

Where does the Masterton to Rotorua bus arrive?

Masterton to Rotorua bus services, operated by Tranzit Coachlines Wairarapa, arrive at Palmerston North station.

Can I drive from Masterton to Rotorua?

Yes, the driving distance between Masterton to Rotorua is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Masterton to Rotorua.

Where can I stay near Rotorua?

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