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How to Travel from

Rotorua to Timaru

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:
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 Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$36.95
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Church Corner to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$35.68

Airlines

Air New Zealand

Website:
airnewzealand.com/
Plane from Tauranga Airport to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.30–$420.47
Plane from Rotorua to Timaru
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.56–$382.24

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 Timaru?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Timaru is to night bus and car ferry and bus which costs $103.26 - $282.61 and takes 22h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Timaru is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $239.13 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Rotorua to Timaru?

The distance between Rotorua and Timaru is 928 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Timaru without a car is to night bus and car ferry and bus which takes 22h 25m and costs $103.26 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rotorua to Timaru, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Timaru?

There are 52+ hotels available in Timaru. Prices start at $41.66 per night.
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