There are 8 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua by plane, taxi, car, bus or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Tauranga, taxi • 1h 32m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 24m
6 alternative options
Fly to Rotorua • 1h 56m
Fly to Taupo, drive • 1h 52m
Fly to Whakatane, bus • 3h 40m
Bus via Hamilton • 4h 20m
Night bus • 5h 8m
Drive • 2h 31m
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 32m and costs $270 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua. However, there are services departing from Auckland Domestic Airport and arriving at Rotorua via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Rotorua is 180 km. The road distance is 217 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua without a car is to bus via Hamilton which takes 4h 20m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland Domestic Airport station.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Hamilton, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 4h 20m.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Tauranga Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Rotorua station.
- Distance: 180.3 km
- Duration: 1h 32m
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Rotorua, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua via Hamilton - Central in around 4h 20m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $250
Flights from Auckland to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $400
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $340
- Website
- airchathams.co.nz
Flights from Auckland to Whakatane
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $200
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Whakatane to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland Domestic Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Manukau City to Rotorua
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $220 - $270
Taxi Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 7 578 7878
- Website
- taurangataxi.co.nz
Tauranga Mount Taxis
- Phone
- +64 7 578 6086
- Website
- taurangataxis.co.nz
New Zealand Cabs Tauranga
- Phone
- +64 800 482 947
- Website
- nzcabs.com
Kubat Taxi
- Phone
- +64 800 698 294
- Website
- kubat.co.nz
Dial A Cab Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- +64 7 543 5050
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rotorua.
Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Tauranga Airport.
There are 126+ hotels available in Rotorua. Prices start at $150 NZD per night.