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290 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Rotorua to Waitara

Composite routes from Rotorua to Waitara

Cheapest
3 h 27 min
Car
290 km.
from $15
Other
3 h 41 min
Taxi, Plane
198 km.
from $364.67
6 h 44 min
198 km.
from $64.37
5 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
198 km.
from $203.11

Transport providers

Bus operators

InterCity

Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Bus from Rotorua to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$34.40
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Waitara
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
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 Tauranga Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$369.50
Plane from Rotorua to New
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$356.76
Plane from Auckland to New
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.08–$293.05

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Waitara?

The cheapest way to get from Rotorua to Waitara is to bus which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotorua to Waitara is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotorua and Waitara?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotorua to Waitara. However, there are services departing from Rotorua and arriving at Waitara via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Rotorua to Waitara?

The distance between Rotorua and Waitara is 309 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotorua to Waitara without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $32.61 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rotorua to Waitara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotorua to Waitara bus from?

Rotorua to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Rotorua station.

Bus or fly from Rotorua to Waitara?

The best way to get from Rotorua to Waitara is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $32.61 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $97.83 - $347.83 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Rotorua to Waitara bus arrive?

Rotorua to Waitara bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Hamilton - Central station.

Can I drive from Rotorua to Waitara?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotorua to Waitara is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Rotorua to Waitara.

Where can I stay near Waitara?

There are 210+ hotels available in Waitara. Prices start at $59.12 per night.
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