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Trip Overview

The average bus between Mount Roskill and Rotorua takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Mount Roskill 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.

4h 53m
Duration
233 km
Distance
$76
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Mount Roskill to Rotorua bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Mount Roskill and Rotorua. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mount Roskill is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Rotorua at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Penrose Station/Great South Road and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 53m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity5h 4m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 55m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity5h 1m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 56m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 56m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 56m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 56m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 58m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 56m • 1 change
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    Auckland TransportInterCity4h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mount Roskill 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 Mount Roskill to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Mount Roskill, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Papakura to Rotorua twice daily. Tickets cost $15–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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