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How to Travel from

Rotorua to Kaikōura

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 Rotorua to Wellington
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$58.61
Bus from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Christchurch to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$36.95
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05
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 Auckland to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.93–$280.31

Sounds Air

Website:
soundsair.com/
Plane from Rotorua to Woodbourne
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$420.47

Train operators

KiwiRail - Coastal Pacific

Phone:
+64 4495 0775
Website:
greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/coastal-pacific/
Train from Blenheim to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.71–$296.37
Train from Picton to Kaikoura
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.08–$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

Interislander

Phone:
+64 4498 3302
Website:
interislander.co.nz
Train from Wellington - Central to Picton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.51

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 Kaikōura?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Kaikōura is to night bus and car ferry and bus which costs $81.52 - $239.13 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Kaikōura is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $217.39 - $500 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Kaikōura?

The distance between Rotorua and Kaikōura is 581 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Kaikōura without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 16h 45m and costs $81.52 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Rotorua to Kaikōura, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kaikōura?

There are 152+ hotels available in Kaikōura. Prices start at $53.49 per night.
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