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Trip Overview

The average bus between Red Beach and Rotorua takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Red Beach 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.

5h 46m
Duration
271 km
Distance
$81
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Red Beach to Rotorua bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Red Beach and Rotorua. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Red Beach is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Rotorua at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Stop B Hibiscus Coast and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 41m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 41m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 40m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity6h 2m • 2 changes
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    Auckland TransportRitchies TransportInterCity5h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Red Beach 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 Red Beach to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Red Beach, Auckland, New Zealand and Rotorua, 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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