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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rotorua and Te Awamutu takes 3h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotorua to Te Awamutu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
131 km
Distance
$148
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rotorua to Te Awamutu bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rotorua and Te Awamutu. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotorua is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Te Awamutu at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityBusit6h 3m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 58m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityBusit6h 3m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 58m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 13m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityBusit5h 5m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 47m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    InterCityBusit5h 5m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 47m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityBusit5h 5m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 47m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityBusit5h 5m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 47m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityBusit5h 5m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 47m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 22m • 1 change
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    InterCityBusit2h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotorua to Te Awamutu? 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 Rotorua to Te Awamutu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 130.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Te Awamutu, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua to Cambridge twice daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 29m.

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