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Thames to Rotorua buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Thames and Rotorua takes 18h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Thames 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.

18h
Duration
198 km
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Thames to Rotorua bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Thames and Rotorua. The service departs Thames at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Rotorua at 08:35:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity18h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thames 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 Thames to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.9 km
  • Duration: 18h

What companies run services between Thames, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Thames to Rotorua via Tauranga in around 4h 25m.

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