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Matamata to Rotorua buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Matamata and Rotorua takes 1h 1m. There is at least one bus per day from Matamata 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.

1h 1m
Duration
68 km
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Matamata to Rotorua bus times

Buses run once daily between Matamata and Rotorua. The service departs Matamata at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Rotorua at 17:21:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 1m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Matamata 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 Matamata to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 67.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

InterCity operates a bus from Matamata to Rotorua once daily, and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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