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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rydges Rotorua and Taupō takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rydges Rotorua to Taupō. 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 17m
Duration
86 km
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Rydges Rotorua to Taupō bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Rydges Rotorua and Taupō. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rydges Rotorua is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Taupō at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at McKee Avenue - Fronting No. 10 and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity2h 15m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity1h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity2h 15m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity2h 35m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity8h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity1h 30m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity1h 30m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity1h 30m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity5h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    BaybusInterCity1h 30m • 1 change
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    BaybusInterCity1h 50m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BaybusInterCity5h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rydges Rotorua to Taupō? 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 Rydges Rotorua to Taupō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Rydges Rotorua, New Zealand and Taupō, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Rotorua to Taupo 3 times a day, and the journey takes 59 min.

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