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Waitara to Rotorua buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Waitara and Rotorua takes 5h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Waitara 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.

5h 35m
Duration
331 km
Distance
$104
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Waitara to Rotorua bus times

Buses run twice a week between Waitara and Rotorua. The service departs Waitara at 7:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Rotorua at 12:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity5h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waitara 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 Waitara to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Waitara to Rotorua via Hamilton - Central in around 6h 10m.

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