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Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park

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16 h 50 min
972 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park

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Cheapest
By car (972 km)
16 h 50 min
972 km.
from $53
Fastest
Plane from Rotorua (Hamilton International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
16 h 50 min
972 km.
from $12.68
Taxi, Plane
5 h 33 min
663 km.
from $385.33
Bus, Plane (Bus to Auckland)
8 h 54 min
663 km.
from $158.54
Bus, Train
26 h 16 min
663 km.
from $492.54
Bus, Plane (Fly Rotorua to Christchurch International Airport)
5 h 49 min
663 km.
from $216.91
Bus, Plane (Fly Rotorua to Hokitika)
7 h 15 min
663 km.
from $339.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.05–$242.09

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
Plane from Rotorua to Hokitika
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.67–$458.69
Plane from Auckland to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.79–$280.31

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

Nelson Lakes Shuttles

Phone:
+64 (3) 540 2042
Email:
Website:
nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz/
Bus from Picton to Westport
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$85.81–$429.03

East West Coaches

Phone:
+64 27 201 8825
Website:
eastwestcoaches.co.nz/
Bus from Christchurch International Airport to Arthur's
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.32–$53.51
Bus from Westport to Taramakau
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.42–$58.61
Bus from Kumara Junction to Taramakau
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$44.60

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.67–$296.37

KiwiRail - Northern Explorer

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/
Train from Hamilton to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.41–$152.90

KiwiRail - TranzAlpine

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
kiwirail.co.nz/
Train from Christchurch to Arthurs
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$157.75

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
Email:
Website:
bluebridge.co.nz/
Other from Wellington to Picton
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 Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park is to bus and fly and shuttle which costs $92.39 - $282.61 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park?

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 33m and costs $239.13 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park?

The distance between Rotorua and Arthur's Pass National Park is 934 km.

How do I travel from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park without a car is to night bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 20h 5m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Rotorua to Arthur's Pass National Park, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Arthur's Pass National Park?

There are 16+ hotels available in Arthur's Pass National Park. Prices start at $27.02 per night.
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