Facts about the transport from Rotorua to Waikato
| Cheapest Transport | $30 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:25 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 638 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air New Zealand, InterCity Group |
Rotorua to Waikato
Best Options
$30
$383
Other Options
Transportation from Rotorua to Waikato
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Buses$ 29.73
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Flights$ 190.24
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Rotorua
To Rotorua
From Waikato
Popular Routes in New Zealand
How to get from Rotorua to Waikato
Travelling between Rotorua and Waikato 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 382.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.65.
How long does it take to get from Rotorua to Waikato?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Rotorua and Waikato depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Rotorua and Waikato. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 40m to reach Waikato.
How much does it cost to get from Rotorua to Waikato?
Travelling between Rotorua and Waikato can be as cheap as USD 29.65 if you opt for a InterCity Group bus and as expensive as USD 382.83 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 Rotorua and Waikato ?
- 7 from Rotorua to Waikato starting from 07:05 Rotorua Airport until 16:25 Rotorua Airport
- 1 from Rotorua to Waikato starting from 07:40 Rotorua until 07:40 Rotorua
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Rotorua to Waikato.
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 Rotorua to Waikato, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 190.24.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 Rotorua and Waikato
Air New Zealand
Bus
Travelling from Rotorua to Waikato 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 Rotorua and Waikato
InterCity Group
What is the most popular transport to get from Rotorua to Waikato?
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