Auckland to Rotorua

Auckland to Rotorua

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Auckland to Rotorua Schedule

Auckland to Rotorua Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jetstar Airways Economy 06:55 - 15:55NZD 368.80
InterCity Group Standard Double Decker 08:30 - 12:55NZD 69.83
Air New Zealand Economy 12:00 - 15:50NZD 485.40
Air New Zealand Economy #NZ815516:35 - 17:20NZD 249.48
InterCity Group Standard 19:00 - 23:09NZD 84.79
Air New Zealand Economy 20:40 - 15:55NZD 446.29

Transportation from Auckland to Rotorua

Facts about the transport from Auckland to Rotorua

Cheapest Transport$48
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure8:20 AM
Latest Departure7:30 PM
Departures per day7
Distance220 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir New Zealand, InterCity Group, Jetstar Airways

How to get from Auckland to Rotorua

Travelling between Auckland and Rotorua is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 353.07 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 47.88.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 17 hours to travel between Auckland and Rotorua depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Auckland and Rotorua. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h to reach Rotorua.

How much does it cost to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

Travelling between Auckland and Rotorua can be as cheap as USD 47.88 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 353.07 if you buy a Air New Zealand flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Auckland and Rotorua ?

  • 5 from Auckland to Rotorua starting from 08:20 Auckland Airport until 19:30 Auckland Airport
  • 2 from Auckland to Rotorua starting from 08:30 Auckland Central until 13:00 Auckland Central

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Auckland to Rotorua.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Auckland to Rotorua, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 95.40.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Auckland and Rotorua

Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways

Bus

Travelling from Auckland to Rotorua overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Auckland and Rotorua

InterCity Group

What is the most popular transport to get from Auckland to Rotorua?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly