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Trip Overview

The average bus between Masterton and Rotorua takes 9h 35m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Masterton to Rotorua. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 35m
Duration
440 km
Distance
$78
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Masterton to Rotorua bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Masterton and Rotorua. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Masterton is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Rotorua at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity10h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity10h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Tranzit Coachlines WairarapaInterCity7h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Masterton to Rotorua? 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 Masterton to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 440.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Masterton, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Masterton to Rotorua via Palmerston North in around 7h 40m.

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