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How to Travel from

Rotorua to Ashburton

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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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 Timaru
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24
Plane from Rotorua to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$331.28
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 Rolleston to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Church Corner to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Temuka to Ashburton
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$30.58
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

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

Other operators

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries

Phone:
+64 4 471 6188
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 Ashburton?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Ashburton is to bus and fly which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Ashburton is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $206.52 - $500 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Ashburton?

The distance between Rotorua and Ashburton is 872 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Ashburton without a car is to night bus and car ferry and bus which takes 21h 14m and costs $103.26 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Rotorua to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ashburton. Prices start at $48.24 per night.
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