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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waitomo Cave and Rotorua takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Waitomo Cave 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 54m
Duration
181 km
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Waitomo Cave to Rotorua bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Waitomo Cave and Rotorua. The service departs Waitomo Cave at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Rotorua at 20:15:00. All services require a transfer at Waitomo Township and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity7h 4m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    InterCityInterCity4h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waitomo Cave 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 Waitomo Cave to Rotorua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Waitomo Cave, New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Waitomo Cave to Rotorua via Waitomo Township and Hamilton - Central in around 3h 53m.

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