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Trip Overview

The bus between Rotorua and Wairoa takes 26h 55m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Rotorua to Wairoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 55m
Duration
341 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Rotorua to Wairoa bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Rotorua and Wairoa. The service departs Rotorua at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Wairoa at 16:00:00. All services require a transfer at Taupo and take an average of 26h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCityInterCity26h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity26h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCityInterCity26h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotorua to Wairoa? 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 Wairoa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.3 km
  • Duration: 26h 55m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Rotorua to Wairoa via Taupo and Napier in around 7h 9m.

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