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Rotorua to Waitara buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rotorua and Waitara takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Rotorua to Waitara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration
331 km
Distance
$98
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Rotorua to Waitara bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Rotorua and Waitara. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotorua is at 1:50 PM which arrives into Waitara at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 39m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotorua to Waitara? 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 Waitara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Rotorua, New Zealand and Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Rotorua to Waitara via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 43m.

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