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Trip Overview

The average bus between Auckland and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Auckland to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
233 km
Distance
$65
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Auckland to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Auckland and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Auckland is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Novotel Rotorua Lakeside at 11:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 21m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 9m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Auckland to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Auckland to Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Auckland - Central to Rotorua 3 times a day. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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