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Rotorua to Queenstown

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21 h 18 min
1361 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Rotorua to Queenstown

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Cheapest
By car (1 361 km)
21 h 18 min
1361 km.
from $74
Other
Rideshare
21 h 18 min
1361 km.
from $17.75
Taxi, Plane
4 h 59 min
990 km.
from $371.39
Bus, Plane
7 h 10 min
990 km.
from $144.62
Bus, Train
31 h 44 min
990 km.
from $450.36

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$58.61–$267.57
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$254.83

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$382.24
Plane from Rotorua to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$1,146.73
Plane from Taupo to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.30–$420.47
Plane from Auckland to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$267.57

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 Christchurch
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$45.87
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.95–$59.88
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Rolleston to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.68–$57.34
Bus from Rotorua to Taupo
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.02–$31.85
Bus from Rotorua to Auckland
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77

GreatSights

Phone:
+64 9 583 5790
Email:
Website:
greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.77–$58.61

Cheeky Kiwi Travel

Phone:
+64 9 390 7380
Email:
Website:
cheekykiwitravel.com/
Bus from Christchurch to Queenstown
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$195.38–$244.22

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
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 Queenstown?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Queenstown is to bus and fly which costs $81.52 - $250 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Queenstown is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $282.61 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Queenstown?

The distance between Rotorua and Queenstown is 1103 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Queenstown without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 29h 30m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Rotorua to Queenstown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Queenstown?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Queenstown. Prices start at $64.61 per night.
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